Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Is it alegal to sale medical records to a company without you knowing?

Is it alegal to sale medical records to a company without you knowing?


Asked on 9/24/00, 2:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Is it alegal to sale medical records to a company without you knowing?

An individual's medical records are protected by the Privacy Act. They are not available to those not authorized by the patient. There are certain exceptions such as when medical issues are in litigation and waivers are often given when applying for life insurance, but under ordinary conditions it can result in civil liability for a company to release confidential medical records without written permission to do so from the subject of the records.

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Answered on 10/23/00, 9:33 am
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Is it alegal to sale medical records to a company without you knowing?

If you wish to pursue this matter further, please call me at 1-877-320-5232

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Answered on 10/23/00, 3:27 pm


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