125.37 Records confidential.
1. The registration and other records of facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient.
2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, the director may make available information from patients’ records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of substance abuse. Information under this subsection shall not be published in a way that discloses patients’ names or other identifying information.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, a patient’s records may be disclosed only under any of the following circumstances:
a. To medical personnel in a medical emergency with or without the patient’s consent.
b. For purposes of care coordination as defined in section 135D.2 if not otherwise restricted by federal law or regulation.
[C75, 77, §125.20, 224B.23; C79, 81, §125.37]
2016 Acts, ch 1055, §1, 3, 4, 6
Referred to in §125.3, 125.7, 125.93
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 125 - SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS
Section 125.1 - Declaration of policy.
Section 125.3 - Substance abuse program established.
Section 125.7 - Duties of the board.
Section 125.9 - Powers of director.
Section 125.10 - Duties of director.
Section 125.12 - Comprehensive program for treatment — regional facilities.
Section 125.13 - Programs licensed — exceptions.
Section 125.14 - Licenses — renewal — fees.
Section 125.14A - Personnel of a licensed program admitting juveniles.
Section 125.15A - Licensure — emergencies.
Section 125.16 - Transfer of license or change of location prohibited.
Section 125.17 - License suspension or revocation.
Section 125.18 - Hearing before board.
Section 125.19 - Reissuance or reinstatement.
Section 125.21 - Chemical substitutes and antagonists programs.
Section 125.25 - Approval of facility budget.
Section 125.32 - Acceptance for treatment — rules.
Section 125.32A - Discrimination prohibited.
Section 125.33 - Voluntary treatment of persons with substance-related disorders.
Section 125.37 - Records confidential.
Section 125.38 - Rights and privileges of patients.
Section 125.39 - Eligible entities.
Section 125.40 - Criminal laws limitations.
Section 125.41 - Judicial review.
Section 125.43 - Funding at mental health institutes.
Section 125.43A - Prescreening — exception.
Section 125.44 - Agreements with facilities — liability for costs.
Section 125.46 - County of residence determined.
Section 125.48 - List of contracting facilities.
Section 125.54 - Use of funds.
Section 125.58 - Inspection — penalties.
Section 125.59 - Transfer of certain revenue — county program funding.
Section 125.60 - Grant formula.
Section 125.74 - Preapplication screening assessment — program.
Section 125.75A - Involuntary proceedings — minors — jurisdiction.
Section 125.75B - Dual filings.
Section 125.76 - Appointment of counsel for applicant.
Section 125.77 - Service of notice.
Section 125.78 - Procedure after application.
Section 125.79 - Respondent’s attorney informed.
Section 125.81 - Immediate custody.
Section 125.82 - Commitment hearing.
Section 125.83 - Placement for evaluation.
Section 125.83A - Placement in certain federal facilities.
Section 125.84 - Evaluation report.
Section 125.85 - Custody, discharge, and termination of proceeding.
Section 125.86 - Periodic reports required.
Section 125.87 - Status during appeal.
Section 125.88 - Status if commitment delayed.
Section 125.89 - Respondents charged with or convicted of crime.
Section 125.90 - Judicial hospitalization referee.
Section 125.91 - Emergency detention.
Section 125.92 - Rights and privileges of committed persons.