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who was the first federal legislation to deal thoroughly and explicitly with the privacy of medical records.
It's required by law
Your probation officer should not have access to your medical records unless you have signed a notice of consent. If you have not signed a notice of consent, and your PO is accessing your medical records, this is a HIPPA violation, a violation of Federal law, a felony, one you have not committed.
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
medical records are kept until 8 years after death
if they are your own medical records you cannot be refused them. you have the right to have a copy of your medical records. it is against the law for anyone not to give you your medical records
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No, federal law outlaws marijuana and state law does not affect what federal law says.
In Alabama, medical records containing psychiatric information are generally protected under federal and state privacy laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Alabama's medical privacy laws. These laws typically require patient consent before releasing such sensitive medical information to third parties. However, there may be exceptions for sharing information in certain circumstances, such as for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
It is the law that a medical office protect your medical records. It is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is for protecting your privacy.