California Health and Safety Code

§ 123115

HSC § 123115 Effective Jan 1, 2023Div. 106 · Part 1 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)The representative of a minor shall not be entitled to inspect or obtain copies of the minor’s patient records, including clinical notes, in any of the following circumstances:

(1)With respect to which the minor has a right of inspection under Section 123110.

(2)When the health care provider determines that access to the patient records requested by the representative would have a detrimental effect on the provider’s professional relationship with the minor patient or the minor’s physical safety or psychological well-being. The decision of the health care provider as to whether or not a minor’s records are available for inspection or copying under this section shall not attach any liability to the provider, unless the decision is found to be in bad faith.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 888, Sec. 2. (SB 1419) Effective January 1, 2023.