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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, “health records” means written, electronic, or printed information possessed by a provider concerning any diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of the patient. The term includes mental health records, alcohol and drug abuse records, and emergency ambulance service records.
(b) As used in this section, “provider” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-295(b).
(c) As part of a medical examination or autopsy conducted under this chapter, a coroner may obtain a copy of the decedent's health records.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), health records obtained under this section are confidential.
(e) The coroner may provide the health records of a decedent that were obtained under this section to a prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency that is investigating the individual's death. Health records received from a coroner under this subsection are confidential.
(f) A person who receives confidential records or information under this section and knowingly or intentionally discloses the records or information to an unauthorized person commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-2-14-21 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-2-14-21/
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