Connecticut § 20-7d - Release of patient's medical records to another provider.
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§ 20-7d. Release of patient's medical records to another provider.
Sec. 20-7d. Release of patient's medical records to another provider. A copy of the patient's health record, including but not limited to, x-rays and copies of laboratory reports, prescriptions and other technical information used in assessing the patient's condition shall be furnished to another provider upon the written request of the patient. The written request shall specify the name of the provider to whom the health record is to be furnished. The patient shall be responsible for the reasonable costs of furnishing the information.
(P.A. 83-413, S. 3.)
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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