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1997 SESSION

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HB 2015 Sexual assaults; release of medical records.

Introduced by: David G. Brickley | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Sexual assaults; medical records. Authorizes treating physicians and facilities to release medical information to the Commonwealth's attorney for use in an investigation, with the consent of a patient who is the alleged victim of a specified sexual offense. Minors are granted the authority to consent to the release of this information, but a minor's consent is not required if the Commonwealth's attorney suspects that a parent or guardian is the perpetrator.


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