We believe these compiled principles will serve as a framework to help those in the legislative process determine how to resolve these important concerns in the most appropriate manner. We recommend that these principles be thoughtfully and thoroughly discussed, including possible exceptions and potential implications. Individuals have a right to access in a timely manner to their health information. Individuals have a right to copy, in a timely manner, their health information. Individuals have the right to withhold their health information.
Individuals have the right to segregate their health information from shared medical records.
Individuals have the right to the integrity of their health information. Individuals have a right to control the access, disclosure of their health information and to specify limitations on period of time and purpose of use. Individuals harmed by the abuse or misuse of their health information shall be afforded individual redress through civil and criminal penalties. Health care providers have the right to maintain private recordings of observations, opinions, and impressions whose release they view could be potentially harmful to the well being of the patient. They shall not disclose this information without due reflection on the impact of such release.