Records exempt from public records disclosure include: Lists of retirees' names or addresses. Social Security numbers of current and former members. Birth certificates and cause of death on death certificates. Medical information (only released if the member has provided a release).
A law passed during the 2024 Florida legislative session aims to simplify the process of licensure by endorsement for health care practitioners licensed in other states.
Any court filings made in a Florida court that contain confidential information such as Social Security or bank account numbers, adoption records, HIV test results or information identifying victims of sexual offenses, must be accompanied by a Notice of Confidential Information (PDF).
You have the right to request public records without having to show identification, without saying why you want the records, and without making your request in writing. You have the right to request an estimate for the time and costs involved in producing your public records request.
456.071 Power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas.
A Florida patient generally must given written consent to the release of medical records. Florida physicians, meanwhile, must report cases of tuberculosis and STDs to the state Department of Health.
Medical Records Laws Generally Florida medical records laws lay out a patient's right to keep sensitive medical records confidential, including records of abortions and venereal disease. A Florida patient generally must given written consent to the release of medical records.
If you believe that a doctor is wrongfully denying you or a loved one access to your medical records, you can file a complaint with the Florida Department of Health. If you suffered harm due to the loss of your medical records, you may need to go one step further and file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, requests for public records may be submitted in person, by mail, online submission form, email or telephonically. A public records request does not have to be in writing as a prerequisite for completing a public records request.