2007-10-09 12:51:42 · 3 answers · asked by Beth 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
To make sure doctors give good care and nursing homes are clean and safe. To protect the public's health - such as in the case of a flu outbreak. To make required reports to the police - such as gunshot wounds or suspected child abuse.
It can NOT be used to marketing or advertising purposes, or given to your employer.
If a person's medical records are required for legal purposes (such as needing therapists' notes for a homicide investigation) a subpoena is required, even if the doctor is willing to help, they need it. (That I know from personal experience.)
2007-10-10 11:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is court ordered, for whatever reason. Or if you go to apply for life insurance, they will check your medical history also.
2007-10-10 07:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by HEATHER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life threatning circumstances
2007-10-09 12:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋