Can I access my family members' medical records?

Can I access my family members' medical records?

Arthur Shorr (Former COO and SVP of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: Can my family see my medical records without my consent?; How do I access my medical records?; Can I access my family members' medical records? and more...

You cannot access a family member's medical records because they have the same privacy rights that you do, unless there is a court order that states otherwise. You need to have the authorization of the individual involved unless they're judged to be incompetent by a court and you're appointed the formal guardian of the individual. Other then those exceptions, it must be done with the written permission of the individual, no differently than if it was yourself. We're all entitled to the same privacy with regards to medical records.