Am I allowed access to my medical records ?

[5hartley]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama

I asked to view my records today at physical therapy because I just don't trust them. I was told that I have no right to them until discharge because they strictly belong to workman's comp . Is that true ?


Thank you in advance

 

[tranquility]

No, that's not true. For how to properly request a copy of your medical records, see:
http://www.hpi.georgetown.edu/privacy/stateguides/al/al.pdf

 

[5hartley]

I didn't think it was true and it really made me angry that they said it.They did seem flustered when I made a stink of it. I will go to that site thank, you very much.

Also, am I allowed access to my nurse case managers reports as well? I do not trust that woman as far as I can throw her.

 

[tranquility]

I am uncertain as to if that would be a "medical record". But, it couldn't hurt to request it.

 

[Zigner]

The rules may be just a bit different since this is a WC matter...I'm just sayin'

 

[tranquility]

The rules may be just a bit different since this is a WC matter...I'm just sayin'

It is the OP's medical record. The law does not distinguish between the reasons why the medical record were developed.

See also (Not for the holding/discussion, but for the assumption about who has rights to the record.):
http://www.alabamaworkerscompblawg.com/template_archives_cat.asp?cat=44
http://bamacompcom.blogspot.com/2012/07/supreme-court-reverses-court-of-civil.html

 

[browndavid]

Thank you for the links..