Legal Question in Health Care Law in Florida

release of medical record to spouse of deceased person

what type of documentation is required to release medical records to the spouse of a deceased patient?


Asked on 12/07/07, 1:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: release of medical record to spouse of deceased person

Usually, you will need the death certificate and letters of administration from the probate court. If you have not opened an estate, some times the hospital will let you have the records with a death certificate and some proof that you are the spouse.

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Answered on 12/15/07, 12:28 pm


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