Get Medical History Record Child

Can Information Be Blacked Out Under HIPAA? Yes, this process is called de-identifying. De-identified patient data is health information from a medical record that has been blacked out. All details that can identify a patient are hidden from a third party.

A U.S. law limits who can see medical records. The law, known as HIPAA, protects patient information from prying eyes. You're covered by HIPAA after you turn 18. At that point, you need to give written permission for people to see your medical records — even your parents.

As you do this, you may find you need to get access to their health records. Because HIPAA prevents the distribution of medical information to anyone other than the patient, your senior loved one will need to grant you permission (if they choose to do so).

HIPAA contains a privacy rule that allows patients to ask their insurer not to send an EOB form to their parents, but the insurer isn't obligated to honor that request.

If you are 18 years old you can request your medical record yourself. If you are under 18, a parent will need to help you request your medical record. First call Medical Records at Texas Children's Hospital at 832-824-1600.

Q: Will my doctor tell my parents what we talked about? A: Your doctor will keep the details of what you talk about private, or confidential. The only times when your doctor cannot honor your privacy is when someone is hurting you or you are going to hurt yourself or someone else.

What's the best way to organize my child's medical history? A binder with tab dividers. An ion file folder. An electronic system. A spreadsheet. An organizational app.

A record of information about a person's health. A personal medical history may include information about allergies, illnesses, surgeries, immunizations, and results of physical exams and tests. It may also include information about medicines taken and health habits, such as diet and exercise.