Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A health care provider participating in a health information organization is responsible for maintaining the provider's own medical records pursuant to title 12, chapter 13, article 7.1. 1
B. Participation in a health information organization does not impact the content, use or disclosure of medical records or information contained in medical records that are held in locations other than the health information organization.
C. This chapter does not limit, change or otherwise affect a health care provider's right or duty to exchange medical records or information contained in medical records in accordance with applicable law.
D. A health information organization is not liable for damages in any civil action for any of the following:
1. Inaccurate or incomplete health information that is provided by third parties and that is accessible through the health information organization.
2. Another person's use or disclosure of health information through the health information organization.
3. The use or disclosure of health information that is made in good faith pursuant to this article or as otherwise provided by law. The health information organization is presumed to have acted in good faith. This presumption may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.
E. Subsection D of this section does not preclude liability for that portion of any damages resulting from intentional misconduct or gross negligence by a health information organization.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-3809. Health care providers; duty to maintain medical records; civil immunity - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-36-public-health-and-safety/az-rev-st-sect-36-3809/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)