Mental Health Clinical Records; Confidentiality (Baker Act facilities)

Florida Mental Health Records Law
active

Makes clinical records of mental-health patients confidential. The confidential status is not lost by authorized or unauthorized disclosure unless the patient or representative waives it, and the records may be released only in listed circumstances, such as patient authorization.

Jurisdiction

Florida

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

Florida Department of Children and Families; Agency for Health Care Administration

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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