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 We take confidentiality of your health information very seriously. Every person has certain rights regarding who can access their medical record, and access can be granted only by the patient or authorized representative. Our Notice of Privacy Practices provides additional information on how your medical information will be used. Under Michigan law, the medical record is the property of the physician or practice providing care or treatment. As a patient, you retain ownership of the data in the record. Copies of the record can be requested by the patient or authorized representative. Authorizations must contain the name and address of the recipient, as well as enough data to identify the patient. Specific authorization is required if your medical history includes any records relating to substance abuse, AIDS/HIV and/or psychiatric problems. The Internal Medicine of Northern Michigan authorization form has an area for authorization of release of specifically-restricted or sensitive data. Our practice utilizes the services of HealthPort for record release services. A proper request will be processed and mailed to the patient or desired recipient, with the process generally taking 10 – 14 days. There is a nominal fee for this service per Michigan law, and HealthPort will invoice you directly for the services provided. If so desired, please contact our office for a record release form. Back to Our Policies |
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