Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter130A. Public Health. |
Article2. Local Administration |
Part1B. Public Health Authorities Authorized |
§130A-45.8. Confidentiality of patient information
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(a) Medical records compiled and maintained by public health authorities in connection with the admission, treatment, and discharge of individual patients are not public records as defined by Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.
(b) Charges, accounts, credit histories, and other personal financial records compiled and maintained by public health authorities in connection with the admission, treatment, and discharge of individual patients are not public records as defined by Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.
(1997-502, s. 1.)