25 Miss. Code. R. 103-1.2 - Release of Patient/Resident Information
Information concerning a current or former patient/resident shall be released only:
A. Upon
written authorization of the patient/resident.
B. For an active resident, when requested by
a person with legal authority to make health care decisions, a court-appointed
legal guardian or a general power of attorney.
C. For a deceased resident, when requested by
a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the decedent or the estate
(e.g., executor of the estate, next of kin or other family member).
D. To his attending medical personnel and his
duly authorized nominees.
E. Upon
order of a court of competent jurisdiction,
F. When the continued treatment of the
patient/resident requires the exchange of information between the Board, MSVA.
SVNHs and other treatment facilities.
G. When in the opinion of the Director of the
facility, release of information is necessary for the determination of
benefits, compliance with statutory reporting requirements, or other lawful
purpose.
H. Nothing in this section
shall be construed to deny access to medical records by the Attorney General,
the licensing agency, or his or its agents and investigators in the discharge
of their official duties under state law.
Notes
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