Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Faxing my medical record's w/o my authorization!

Can anyone tell that if it is criminally illegal for a hosp. lab. to fax my med. rec. w/o my auth.!!

It should be, it is a clear violation of my civil right's! Please Help?....


Asked on 8/13/00, 1:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Faxing my medical record's w/o my authorization!

This is not a "crime", but may put the medical people at risk for civil damages from you.

You don't explain what types of medical reports were released, or to whom. Were they released pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant?

See a civil attorney for more information on those options.

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Answered on 9/21/00, 1:59 pm


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