But it's MY medical information

[BaByMaMa]

Hi everyone,

Happy hump day :)

My story is that I was recently sent to a lab by a nursing agency for some blood work and when I asked for a copy of those lab results, they tell me they can't release them to me because they paid for it! But it's MY PHI and I should have a right to access it, correct?

I appreciate any input. This is bugging me!!

[traveljen]

i can post this from a point of view from someone who works in the lab its our job on the line if we give out the info without proper authorization which in most labs means not giving out results to anyone.

[Altra, BSN, RN]

As to the OP - your access to this record falls under state law. HIPAA (federal law) give you access to your healthcare records. Drug screen, antibody titer, standardized psych test (MMPI etc) used within the context of employment screening are not healthcare records - they are employment records. NB - I don't agree with this and I do not think this is just, but this is the way our system is set up.

Agree. OPs lab tests were conducted for employment purposes. If the agency is requiring clinical lab data as a condition of employment, then they have an employee health nurse or medical director who reviews this information as part of the hiring process. That is the person OP needs to speak to to review the results.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I think the idea is to protect you from you. Seems a little outlandish but you can get your info if you follow procedures.