Notification of family member in commitment process; disclosure of certain information of patient. (HB2461)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)
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Description
Notification of family member of person involved in commitment process. Authorizes disclosure of information regarding a patient's location and general condition to a family member or personal representative of the person. Amends § 32.1-127.1:03 (“Health records privacy.”), § 37.2-804.2 (“Disclosure of records.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

