Q: Can a medical provider release the plaintiff's medical records to a lawyer?
A: Yes, with a HIPAA release or a subpoena.
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A: If the person seeking the medical records is the person who received the medical care and has signed an "Medical Authorization" giving authority to the attorney representing them then it is totally appropriate. We do it ALL the time in personal injury cases. We have to get the medical records and also the billing records in order to submit a claim on behalf of our clients. Any other scenarios than the above example would need to be clarified to give you a complete answer. Hope that helps...
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HIPPA requires a medical facility to not disclose your info without your permission.
Your lawyer would have you sign an authorization to release the medical info and records.
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The answer is "it depends." A lawful authorization or subpoena, used in accordance with a legally sound basis, usually subjects the records to disclosure. This is a complicated question, as the release of some records has more requirements than others.
An attorney should be able to give you some guidance without too much effort.
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YES BUT ONLY WITH YOUR PERMISSION.
YOU WOULD SIGNED A RELEASE OR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LAWYER TO OBTAIN SAME.
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