Medical Records Access and Rights

The video tutorial explains the confidentiality of medical records and who can access them. It covers the general rule that only patients and healthcare professionals can access medical records, with exceptions for minors and emergency situations. It also discusses the conditions under which parents can access their child's records and when access can be denied. The video concludes with a reminder that these rules apply to both paper and electronic records, and provides resources for further information.

Who can generally access a patient's medical record?

• Only the doctors

• Only the patient

• Anyone with a medical background

• The patient and consulted health professionals

At what age can a minor start accessing their own medical records?

• 16 years

• 14 years

• 12 years

• 10 years

Under what condition can parents be denied access to their child's medical records?

• If the child has a chronic illness

• If the parents are divorced

• If the child objects and access could harm the child's well-being

• If the child is over 10 years old

At what age do parents lose access to their child's medical records?

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 16 years

• 18 years

How can a patient authorize others to access their medical records?

• By a phone call

• By written authorization

• By verbal consent

• By email

In which situation can someone access a patient's medical records without their consent?

• If the patient has a contagious disease

• If the patient is over 65 years old

• If the patient is a minor

• If the patient is unconscious

Who can authorize access to a patient's medical records in an emergency?

• The patient's employer

• The patient's family

• The patient's friends

• The consulted health professionals

Can a patient be denied access to certain information in their own medical records?

• Yes, if the information was provided by others

• Yes, if they are under 21

• No, unless they are hospitalized

• No, they have full access

Do the same rules apply to both paper and electronic medical records?

• Yes, the rules are the same

• No, electronic records have different rules

• Only for records in the same hospital

• Only for records older than 5 years

Where can you find more information about your rights and obligations regarding medical records?

• On educaloi.qc.ca

• In medical textbooks

• On the hospital's website

• At the local library