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Medical records released, SDLC § 36-2-16
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Medical records released to patient or designee on request -- Expenses paid by patient -- Violation as misdemeanor
Requires licensed health care providers to honor patient requests for copies of their medical record. Permits providers to charge the patient the actual costs of producing and mailing the records.