While in some states it is legal for one party to secretly record a conversation, Florida requires both parties to explicitly grant consent.
Yes. Section 456.057, Florida Statutes, allows patients or their legal representative to receive copies of all reports and records relating to an examination or treatment by a healthcare practitioner.
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.
Summary. All parties must consent to the recording or the disclosure of the contents of any in-person, telephone or electronic communication in Florida. Disclosing communications in violation of the state's statute is prohibited.
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.
To request a copy of your records, complete the Authorization to Disclose Confidential Information form and bring it to the Medical Records department. You may also fill out the form at the Records window. You may request records for your children until they turn 18. There are some exceptions.
(1) As used in this section, the term “records owner” means any health care practitioner who generates a medical record after making a physical or mental examination of, or administering treatment or dispensing legend drugs to, any person; any health care practitioner to whom records are transferred by a previous ...
If you wish to file a general complaint against a health care provider or facility please contact the AHCA Consumer Hotline at 1-888-419-3456. To make a public records request, including facility complaint files, please contact the Public Records Coordinator at (850) 412-3688.