05-02-2018, 10:35 AM
(05-02-2018, 08:40 AM)Duchess Wrote:(05-02-2018, 08:27 AM)Maggot Wrote: Anyone can go to their doctor and take their records. It's not illegal.
It's my understanding that patients are allowed copies, rather than the originals which are the property of the doctor.
President Trump's former physician, Dr. Bornstein, is one weird dude.
Trump is entitled to his own records, but the doctor should always have a copy as well.
And, Bornstein should not have released Trump's medical records to anyone but Trump without a signed Medical Release Authorization Form. That's a HIPAA violation.
If the people Trump sent to retrieve the records did not have a Medical Release Authorization Form signed by Trump and forceably took the files, that could be a real problem for them. But, considering Trump presumably gave them verbal direction to retrieve the files, Trump wouldn't likely pursue any action against his own people.
However, Bornstein could probably file a theft complaint based on his 'forceably took the records' allegation. And, he might have the right to demand a copy of the records in any case (they're Trump's medical records, but also Bornstein's work product).