Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 330.1263 - Consent to disclose not given; limitations

Consent to disclose not given; limitations

All medical records within this statute are confidential and privileged to the patient and may only be disclosed according to the statute.

Disclosure With Consent

A client may give written to consent to the disclosure of their medical information. Further information regarding disclosure with consent can be found in Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1262.

Disclosure Without Consent

Medical information may be disclosed without consent of the client to medical personnel in an emergency or for purposes of research, audit, or program evaluation provided that patient identifying information is not disclosed or published.

Disclosure Pursuant to Court Order

The statute also permits disclosure of whether a specific individual is under treatment by a program pursuant to court order; the statute further states that in all other respects, the record shall be kept confidential in manner equivalent to the physician-patient relationship.

Disclosure without consent is permitted in a hearing where a minor’s parent petitions the court to determine whether a minor needs treatment as provided for in Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1266.