Important Terms
Use of Medical Records in Court
Subpoenas
Consequences + Tips
Bonus
100
What does EHR stand for?
Electronic Health Record
100
Releasing medical records without the proper patient authorization can result in what?
Civil and criminal liability!!
100
Who often serves a subpoena?
A local sheriff or federal marshal.
100
What are compensatory damages?
Amends made to make up for damage, loss, injury etc.
100
What channel is Judge Judy on?
CBS.
200
What does disclosed mean?
To make (secret or new information) known.
200
Private citizens can institute a civil lawsuit to recover damages if . . .
their records are released inappropriately.
200
Who can accept a subpoena?
ONLY the person named.
200
Disclosure of a medical record to anyone other than an allowed party can result in . . .
a $50,000 fine and 1 year in prison.
200
How old is Judith Susan Sheindlin?
Eighty-Two (82)!
300
What is a subpoena?
A legal, written order to compel an individual to give testimony on a particular subject at a specific time and place.
300
Many cases that have been tried for improper disclosure have been related to these illnesses.
AIDS | HIV
300
All copying costs associated with subpoenaed records must be borne by who?
the attorney requesting the subpoena!
300
Health care professionals who have any involvement with the medical record should learn . . .
what the statutes in their own state require.
300
How many seasons of Judge Judy are there?
Twenty-Five (25)!
400
What is improper disclosure?
The disclosure of confidential and privileged healthcare documents (or information contained therein) to any person who is not authorized access to the records or documents under the statute and the regulations.
400
Disclosure to the health department is required by . . .
State statute.
400
When a record (medical chart or file) is subpoenaed, which parts can be copied?
Only the requested parts.
400
A medical record cannot be shared with anyone without consent except when . . .
It is subpoenaed.
400
How tall is Judge Judy?
5'1 !!
500
What is the meaning of duces tecum? / What is a duces tecum subpoena?
“Under penalty, take with you” — a written order requiring a person to appear in court, give testimony, and bring certain records, files, or information that are described in the subpoena.
500
Ordinarily, a medical record cannot be sent to anyone without consent in writing from the patient and the physician’s approval, except when . . .
A record is subpoenaed.
500
Altering a subpoena can result in . . .
fines, being held in contempt or other penalties.
500
Any notice relating to subpoenaed records should be sent to the patient by . . .
certified mail.
500
How many children does Judith have?
Five (5)!