Minnesota § 144.334 - RIGHT TO REQUEST PATIENT INFORMATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 144.334 — RIGHT TO REQUEST PATIENT INFORMATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.334. RIGHT TO REQUEST PATIENT INFORMATION
Upon an oral or written request by a spouse, parent, child, or sibling for information about a patient who is being evaluated for or diagnosed with mental illness, a provider must notify the requesting individual of the right under section 144.294 to have the provider request the patient's authorization to release information about the patient to a designated individual.
History:
2000 c 316 s 1; 2007 c 147 art 10 s 15
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 144.334
What does Minnesota Statutes § 144.334 cover?
Section 144.334 ("RIGHT TO REQUEST PATIENT INFORMATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 144.334?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 144.334" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 144.334 apply to my situation?
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