Iowa § 142C.7 - 142C.7 Confidential information.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 142C.7 — 142C.7 Confidential information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142C.7. 142C.7 Confidential information.
A hospital, licensed or certified health care professional pursuant to chapter 148, 148C, or 152, or medical examiner shall release patient information to a procurement organization as part of a referral or retrospective review of the patient as a potential donor, unless such disclosure would jeopardize an investigation or pose a clear and present danger to the public safety or the safety of an individual. Any information regarding a patient, including the patient’s identity, however, constitutes confidential medical information and under any other circumstances is prohibited from disclosure without the written consent of the patient or the patient’s legal representative. 95 Acts, ch 39, §7; 96 Acts, ch 1048, §2; 2002 Acts, ch 1064, §7; 2007 Acts, ch 44, §9; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §93; 2015 Acts, ch 60, §2 Wed Dec 10 22:56:39 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 142C.7 (18, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 142C.7
What does Iowa Code § 142C.7 cover?
Section 142C.7 ("142C.7 Confidential information.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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