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Maine Medical Records Laws<\/h1>\n
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Each time you visit the hospital a medical record<\/a> of your visit is made. A record contains your symptoms, test results, diagnoses, treatment and a plan of care. Your record is used for a variety of reasons primarily to plan your care and treatment. Your record may be computerized, stored electronically, and on paper.<\/p>\n

Are My Medical Records Private?<\/h2>\n

The privacy and integrity of patients’ medical records<\/a> are protected by both federal and state laws, such as the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act<\/a>. Many of the state health records laws require physicians and other medical workers to report instances of communicable disease in order to protect the general public.<\/p>\n

Maine’s medical records laws hold all privileged patient medical records as confidential, available to pharmacists when necessary. Here is more valuable information about your medical records.<\/p>\n

Summary of Rights<\/h2>\n

In the State of Maine you have the right to:<\/p>\n