Legal Question in Health Care Law in Kentucky

Medical Record Releases to Attorneys

Is an attorney entitled to the patient's first free copy of medical records, even when the patient has not indicated this on their signed authorization form?


Asked on 11/08/02, 11:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: Medical Record Releases to Attorneys

Are you referring to the patient's atty? If the atty has a signed authorization from the patient/client, then the atty is "standing in the shoes" of the patient and is as entitled as the patient to the 1st free copy. Any issues should be addressed to the atty if there is a problem.

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Answered on 11/09/02, 12:35 am


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