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- You, yourself, may access your own medical records (except for -- maybe -- a psychotherapists notes). This may require a request from you in writing, or it may not.
- Healthcare providers may request access to your record without permission, assuming they're treating you. You may request that your records not be passed along, but this request is not a requirement.
- Payers -- your insurance company, for instance, may request some of your medical records in order to process payment or billing. They are entitled to "the minimum necessary" amount of info required to do their job.
- Your medical records may be viewed in the process of "Operations", so the IT department in a hospital, for instance, may need to see some of your records in order to print them out. They are not allowed to reveal anything therein.
- Your records may be subpoenad by a court of law or a grand jury. You have the right to request the court seal your records after deliberations. The court will almost always comply.
- Healthcare providers may offer the relevant parts of your record to law enforcement in the event they are subpoenad to do so, or as supporting evidence in reporting a crime they are legally required to disclose.
- Covered Entities (who have legitimate copies of your healthcare records) have the option to reveal those records (except psychotherapy notes) to police with an Administrative Letters.
- Covered Entities may optionally reveal your records to law enforcement if said revelation is in the interests of National Security (although this clause is legally delicate and, barring an accompanying court order, likely will not stand the first challenge).
- If you are deceased, your survivors may petition the court to open your closed records. This is not always done.
- Any medical data about you may be revealed to or by anyone as long as the data being revealed does not include Individually Identifiable Healthcare Information (IIHI). So data can be revealed if nothing in the dataset can be used to specifically identify you. For instance, it's okay to say a patient was treated for the common cold in January, but NOT okay to say your name, birthdate, address, driver's license number, etc.
Added: And. . . of course, to anyone you specifically name in writing.
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What law provides access to government records with exception for records with medical records?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
What law provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
Can you get your medical records online?
If your hospital has your records in a database, you can access them by the help of your password.
What rule in HIPAA deals with patient access to records?
The Privacy Rule controls the access a patient has to her own medical records.
Can a Private Detective gain access to Medical Records?
Not legally.
What if your mother died in 1997 can you access her medical records?
Medical records are typically destroyed within 7-10 years, so it's unlikely that you could get your mother's medical records from 1997.
Does HIPAA protect the right to access medical records even if the medical bill has not been paid In other words can a medical provider deny access to your own medical records if you owe money?
HIPAA allows patient access to their own medical record, with very few exceptions. Failure to pay the bill is NOT one of those exceptions.Added: HIPAA restricts and prevents the dissemination of your medical records without your knowledge and approval. There is no provision within it which allows a medical provider to hold your records "hostage" until you pay their bill.
What do I need to do to access my mother's medical records and speak to her doctor?
Speaking to your mother's doctor is done the same way as speaking to any other doctor; you make an appointment. If it is necessary to access your mother's medical records, her doctor has access to them and can access them for you. Of course, you will have to have a legitimate reason to have access to her records. I don't know what your reason is. If you are planning a malpractice suit against your mother's doctor, then the courts can subpoena the records.
How many days are individuals granted access to medical records for HIPPA?
The person authorizing the release of medical records gets to determine the length of time an particular individual or entity has access to the medical records. They can also specify that they can only access certain aspects of the medical record, ie: a certain ER visit, or a certain surgery.For more information visit: www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
How do you get access to health information?
Contact the place where the person's medical records are kept (doctor's office or hospital). There are procedures to follow, forms to fill out and such, in order for you to access yours or someone else's medical records.
How does technology affect maintaining confidentiality of medical records?
Though medical records are usually encrypted, there is a chance that hackers can access them. Certain technologies allow savvy computer users to access hidden files.
What has the author Diann Johnson written?
Diann Johnson has written: 'Medical records' -- subject(s): Access control, Medical records, Patient advocacy
