Massachusetts Order For Inspection And Copies of Certain Hospital Records is a type of court order that allows for the inspection and copying of certain hospital records in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This order applies to records relating to the care and treatment of a patient who is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor who is under the care of a parent or guardian. The order may be issued by a court, a probate court, a justice of the peace, or an authorized officer, and must be presented to the hospital in order for the inspection and copying of records to occur. The types of records that may be covered by this order include medical records, lab reports, X-ray reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and any other records related to the patient's care or treatment. The types of Massachusetts Order For Inspection And Copies of Certain Hospital Records can vary depending on the particular circumstances of the patient's case. Examples include Orders for Inspection and Copying of Medical Records, Orders for Inspection and Copying of Mental Health Records, and Orders for Inspection and Copying of Substance Abuse Treatment Records.