ohio reproductive medicine patient portal

What is the medical record?

Your medical record is the physical property of the Practice of PracticeHwy Test Facilityhowever, the information within your medical record belongs to you. You have the right to: Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and copy medical information that may be used to make decisions about your care.

When did we have the right to request a list of medical disclosures?

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your medical information made by us since April 14, 2003. Such disclosures will not include those made for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operations or disclosures to you or authorized by you.

What is the right to amend medical information?

Your request must be in writing, and it must explain why the information should be amended. We may deny your request if it is not in writing or does not include a reason. We may deny your request for an amendment of your medical information if we were not the originator of the medical information, or if your medical information is accurate and complete.

Who can access your PHI?

Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care: Upon receiving your authorization, your PHI may be disclosed to a family member, friend or other person involved in your care or payment of your medical care. Since the nature of infertility is to generally treat the couple, your PHI will be shared with your partner, unless you request, in writing, for your PHI to not be shared with your partner. If you are a non-infertility patient, whose parents may be paying for your medical care, we will not disclose your confidential PHI to them without your written authorization.

Can we disclose medical information to a court?

Lawsuit and Disputes: We may disclose your medical information in response to a subpoena or court order, if you are involved in a lawsuit or a dispute, only if efforts have been made to tell you about the request or to obtain an order protecting the information requested, if that is required by law.