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August 24, 2005
Ohio clinic sues to protect women’s medical records
The Associated Press reports that an Ohio women’s health clinic has brought forward a lawsuit in attempt to block the Health Department from seizing and reviewing patients’ medical records.
The Ohio Department of Health sought access to the records of every patient who visited the center in May and June as part of an investigation of an undisclosed complaint.
The Central Ohio Women's Center said that releasing the records could violate federal medical privacy laws. The center, affiliated with Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, said it is not aware of any complaints against it.
The records include such sensitive information as type of birth control used, number of sexual partners and type of intercourse practiced, said Lisa Perks, the center's executive director. She called the Health Department's request a "fishing expedition."
Yeah, I would say so. Both Indiana and Kansas have similar probs going on. This isn’t about the law or protecting young women. This is about intimidation and violating privacy rights, and it’s disgusting.
Posted by Jessica at August 24, 2005 7:39 AM
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