Question

LULUI UU VIIY : If Melissa did not request her medical record be sent to her attorney or complete a release of information form, but a subpoena was issued for her medical records relat'sg to the alleged assault, what steps should the General Hospital take before releasing them? According to the General Hospital's policy, could the hospital release Melissa's records to a clinic where Melissa was receiving mental health counseling without a signed authorization from her?

Answer 1

Even if general hospital does not have consent from Melissa they could send it to attorney.

It is because privacy rule allows the disclosure of information to the law enforcement.Even if they don't have the consent they can give the information to attorney.

2) If Melissa is recieving menatl hralth counseling her records could be transferred to other clinic without her signed Authorization.

Information can be released to other healthcare organisation without consent.In circumstances such as common patient otlr to further their treatment.