copies of medical records

[jvmichael]

What is the name of your state?California Who has the rights to a deceased persons medical records? who can obtain a copy of a deceased persons medical records?

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state?California Who has the rights to a deceased persons medical records? who can obtain a copy of a deceased persons medical records?

A designated personal representative of the deceased patient or the legal executor of the deceased person's estate can have access to the medical records.

Why?

 

[quincy]

Here is a link to San Bernardino County with information that addresses California laws:
http://www.sbcounty.gov/dbh/Forms/COM026_E.pdf
You can check your own County's website for information specific to where you live or deceased patient lived.