Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Access to medical records
Who would be legally authorized to have access to the medical records of a deceased family member? Would it be only the next of kin? Would other family members be entitled to access if it was needed because of a related health issue?
Asked on 4/18/08, 5:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Access to medical records
Likely, only next of kin.
Answered on 4/19/08, 9:20 am