are medical records allowec in domestic disputes between husband and wife?Does the hipaa act affect this?
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I think it depends on what kind of records you are talking about. The best thing to do is A. ask your attorney and B. ask a representative of your local domestic violence program. For example, it is very important for medical records that document the abuse to be entered into evidence. And, the court can make an order that either/both the victim and the batterer have a psychiatric evaluation and a report would be made to the court.\n\nIf you don't know the number of your local domestic violence program you can call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). They can give you the number. It's also possible that someone from the local program can go to court with you. I worked for a domestic violence program for 11 years. We routinely went to court with victims.\n\nhttp://www.firstmedmarin.com/HIPPA.html\nAs Required By Law:\nWe may use or disclose your personal health information to the extent that such use or disclosure is required by law. This includes, but not limited to: Disclosure regarding victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence including reporting to social services or protective agencies
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The Privacy Rules of HIPAA allow the individual to regain control over individually identifiable health information. The individual is guaranteed right of access to inspect and obtain a copy of PHI within 30 days of a request. If the covered entity denies the request in whole or in part, it must provide the individual with a written denial specifying the reasons for the denial, which is appealable by the individual (45 CFR § 164.524, 2002).\n\nIn addition, the individual also has the right to amend his or her PHI, such as medical records. If the entity fails to amend as specified by the individual, the individual may appeal this decision as well (45 CFR § 164.526, 2002). The individual must first make his or her appeal through the covered entity's administrative procedures. Thereafter, the decisions may be appealable to the Secretary of the DHHS.\n\nAn individual also has the right to receive an accounting of disclosures of PHI made by a covered entity for the last 6 years prior to the date the accounting is requested. Although there are some exceptions, the individual's request for the accounting must be produced within 60 days of the request (45 CFR § 164.528, 2002).\n\nPerhaps one of the most significant controls the individual has over his or her PHI is the ability to request restrictions on a covered entity's use and disclosure of PHI, even when the rules allow otherwise. While a covered entity is not required to agree to an individual's requested restriction, in the event the entity does agree to the restriction, the covered entity can only use or disclose the information for emergency treatment purposes. Furthermore, the restriction can only be terminated by the individual or the covered entity, but only after the individual is informed of the termination (45 CFR § 164.52, 2002).
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Health records, when accurate, provide detailed information about the patient. This would include their medical history, allergies, and their previous experience with the procedure about to be performed.\nFor an allied professional this can be very helpful. In getting this information from the patient, a relationship can be developed that will ease the patient's fear about the process.\nTake for instance, a radiology technician. In reviewing health records, he or she can garner knowledge about the patient. Is the sodium level okay? Can she drink the contrast needed to show her her internal organs? Is there adequate kidney function so that the solution can be metabolized properly afterwards?\nThese questions, if not answered by reveiwing health records, can cause harm to the patient and end the student's career before he starts it.
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If its a federal financial audit, they feds cannot access medical records, mental health or otherwise, they can only take a census of the number of patients, number of visits and number of services (i.e. counseling or lab test) provided.  The feds are subject to HIPPA privacy regulations as well, so essentially they shouldn't get their hands on actual charts unless they are released by a court of law.
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aren't medical records personal information? and employs should not ask you for your medical records.
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If he prescribed the meds, he bears the legal responsibility, but it's possible that he doesn't actually have access to the records.  Whatever the case, your access to your medical records are guaranteed by federal law.  Whoever owned the facility would be responsible for maintaining those records.  \n\nIn general, I agree with these other guys.  He knows he's in trouble and he's trying to weasel out.  Strongarm him.
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i dont know about Colorado but in california you can keep your records private by putting on the marriage form that you want your marriage records to be private that way the couple does Not have to announce it on their local newspaper it'll remain anonymous
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Try the Texas Medical Board's website www.tmb.tx.us\nIt may be that you are thinking of HIPAA which is a federal law.\n\nI'd contact a bonded document destruction company and ask them if they are authorized to do medical records  They'll come to you, either shred the files on site or take them off to be shredded and give you a receipt.
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apparently, the court CAN have access to your husband's labs..but, not until they issue an order to see it. As for tge billing, i believe you should file a counter case against the woman who followed your husband home (if you know who she is) she's too much of a busybody to report something she doesn't know about.  Besides..no one was hurt. ;) She should have just seen to it that no one is REALLY hurt.
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Go see an attorney immediately. It sounds as if you are a victim of identity theft. Your state medical board by all means DOES have a record of it, as they are required by law. Go see your attorney immediately.
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No HIPAA has nothing to do with voting by absentee. Anyone really can vote absentee. And no absentee ballots are kept in your Hospital charts.
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Look at other business' privacy report to get an idea of what is important.  About 2 years ago a Federal law was passed that mandated medical records holders, like doctor's offices and insurance companies, to have a printed privacy policy and to distribute it to all people whose records they handle.  Ask a Doc or hosp. or insurance company for a copy of theirs.  They will be happy and are required to give it to you.
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Technically, there is no 'privacy' law...you have a 'right to privacy' (Though I almost hesitate to call it a right) however it is established within what is called the penumbra of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 9th amendments.  That this 'right' continues to be limited by both federal and state law, there is precedent that establishes, through the 14th amendment and the process of 'selective incorporation' of precedent.   Steve, i am sorry to say that your son an adult.....unless you have had him declared incompetent, he is entitled to privacy under HIPPA and various other laws.  You might consider having him declared incompetent and having yourself and your wife appointed guardian....but I am not a lawyer and you should not construe what i have said as legal advice...i would encourage you to speak to an atty. who deals with family law.  That would probably be your best bet (if California has a 'legal service' clinic, you can also probably find some help at a local law school where student participate in legal clinics for the community.  best wishes and i am very sorry for your problem....best wishes
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I know HIPAA law.  Please rephrase your question.
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Absolutely not. Your medical records are private. You can press charges against your employer in a court of law.
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You can request your medical records from the administrative office of your physician. Just ask.
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You might try looking up HIPPA on the internet.  It's a new national law that requires doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to keep confidential information just that.  Your doctor cannot say your name and your diagnosis over the phone for instance when someone is nearby to overhear him, even his nurse.  It breaks HIPPA laws,   It really new, too, I think in 2005 they started it.  You have to sign a waiver when you first see a doctor that will allow him to discuss your case with other professionals and even to talk to you on the phone.  It has really affected the nursing home I live in.  They cannot be discussing patients when other patients are nearby.