Sec. 4. A patient is entitled to inspect and copy the patient's own mental health record. However, if the provider that is responsible for the patient's mental health records determines for good medical cause, upon the advice of a physician, that the information requested under this section is detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient, or is likely to cause the patient to harm the patient or another person, the provider may withhold the information from the patient. If the provider is a state institution or agency, the patient may appeal the provider's refusal to permit the patient to inspect and copy the patient's own record under IC 4-21.5.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Release of Mental Health Records to Patient and Authorized Persons
16-39-2-1. Application of Chapter
16-39-2-2. Maintenance of Records by Provider; Contents; Dominion; Time Limits
16-39-2-4. Patient Access; Restrictions; Appeal
16-39-2-5. Access to Patient's Designee or Legal Representative; Written Request
16-39-2-5.5. Provider Requirements; Individualized Mental Health Safety Plans
16-39-2-6. Disclosure Without Patient's Consent; Interpretation of Records; Immunities
16-39-2-7. Discovery or Admissibility Without Patient's Consent
16-39-2-8. Court Ordered Release of Mental Health Records; Provider Provision of Records
16-39-2-9. Exercise of Patient's Rights by Others; Equal Access to Records; Fees