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Can a patient see their sonogram?

April 26, 2017patient sonogram

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Can a patient see their sonogram?

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See question on requests for lab results. The provider may give patients the results of tests or treatment outcomes relative to the current patient encounter. Contact Health Information Management Services for more information. Question: It is the practice in our clinic to give the patient a copy of their visual exam results when this information is required by the Department of Motor Vehicles to qualify for driver’s license renewal. Is this practice appropriate under HIPAA? Answer: Yes. It is appropriate to provide the patient with a copy of their test results or outcome of treatment specific to that encounter or purpose of the visit. In this case, the information is released to the patient, not disclosed by us to the Department of Motor Vehicles, so no disclosure tracking is needed.