2005 Minnesota Statutes - 253B.0921 — Access to medical records.

     253B.0921 Access to medical records. 


    A treating physician who makes medical decisions regarding 
 the prescription and administration of medication for treatment 
 of a mental illness has access to the relevant sections of a 
 patient's health records on past administration of medication at 
 any treatment facility, if the patient lacks the capacity to 
 authorize the release of records.  Upon request of a treating 
 physician under this section, a treatment facility shall supply 
 complete information relating to the past records on 
 administration of medication of a patient subject to this 
 chapter.  A patient who has the capacity to authorize the 
 release of data retains the right to make decisions regarding 
 access to medical records as provided by section 144.335. 


    HIST: 1997 c 217 art 1 s 61; 1998 c 313 s 10