There are two things you might be able to doL
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/
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Typically, a domestic violence defendant would not have legal access to the medical records of the victim's spouse unless there is a specific court order granting access. Medical records are protected by privacy laws, and access is usually limited to the individual or entities directly involved in the care of the patient.
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.
If your hospital has your records in a database, you can access them by the help of your password.
The Privacy Rule controls the access a patient has to her own medical records.
Not legally.
Medical records are typically destroyed within 7-10 years, so it's unlikely that you could get your mother's medical records from 1997.