N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 50-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 50-3.2 - Definitions

For the purpose of this subpart:

(a) Committee means a medical record access review committee designated by the Commissioner of Health to hear appeals from the denial of access to patient information as provided in Public Health Law, section 18.

(b) Health care provider or provider shall have the same meaning as in section 18 of the Public Health Law.

(c) Patient information shall have the same meaning as in section 18 of the Public Health Law.

(d) API coordinator means the Department of Health employee responsible for administration, coordination and operation of the access to patient information program within the Department of Health.

(e) Qualified person shall have the same meaning as in section18 of the Public Health Law.

(f) Personal notes and observations shall mean a practitioner's speculations, impressions (other than tentative or actual diagnosis) and reminders, provided such data is maintained by a practitioner. Handwritten notes and observations shall not be presumed to be personal notes and observations.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 50-3.2

Amended New York State Register September 30, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 39, eff. 9/30/2015