Medical
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FOI Advisory Council opinion AO-01-19
Access to health records is addressed by FOIA and other specific laws outside of FOIA. Where the laws differ, the more specific provisions are controlling.
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Attorney General’s Opinion 1987-88 #033A
Inmates’ medical records need not be disclosed absent authorization from the inmate himself or herself.
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Attorney General’s Opinion 1979-80 #270
Medical records exemption is discretionary, though the subject of the record may compel release to him-/herself or a designated doctor or attorney.
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Attorney General’s Opinion 1979-80 #384
Jail inmates are entitled to look at their own medical records that are otherwise exempt under FOIA.