- (a) As used in this section, "health records" means written, electronic, or printed information possessed by a provider concerning any diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of the patient. The term includes mental health records, alcohol and drug abuse records, and emergency ambulance service records.
- (b) As used in this section, "provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-295 (b).
- (c) As part of a medical examination or autopsy conducted under this chapter, a coroner may obtain a copy of the decedent's health records.
- (d) Except as provided in subsection (e), health records obtained under this section are confidential.
- (e) The coroner may provide the health records of a decedent that were obtained under this section to a prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency that is investigating the individual's death. Health records received from a coroner under this subsection are confidential.
- (f) A person who receives confidential records or information under this section and knowingly or intentionally discloses the records or information to an unauthorized person commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.28-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.240.