A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 January 1983

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Summary

Prohibits any Federal agency or employee from inspecting or acquiring medical or dental records of patients whose medical or dental care was not provided directly by the Federal Government or under a program receiving Federal assistance, unless the patient has authorized the disclosure. Establishes criminal penalties for violators and authorizes aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief.

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summary · EN · 6 January 1983
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/515
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