Is there a rule that says how an opposing party can legally obtain medical records?
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Is there a rule that says how an opposing party can legally obtain medical records?
The defendant got a copy of my medical records.
Asked on May 6, 2014 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Your medical records can be obtained by a subpoena issued by the defendant's attorney. This is part of the discovery phase of litigation. The subpoena was served on the medical provider to produce your medical records at a certain date and time to be photocopied.
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