Open Records

January 5, 2012

Originally Posted by Hummermom

Hi Dickons--
Please educate me. I thought "open records" meant OBCs, legal paperwork from the adoption, etc. Does the term also cover things like firstmoms' medical records? If so, I'm going to have to revise my support.

usisarah

For some, paperwork from the adoption may include first mom's medical records. I found out after we were matched that our agency asked emom to sign a waiver so that they could have access to ALL of her medical records. I have a feeling she did not know what she was signing. I for one would never allow someone to have access to that kind of info.

No - the change in legislation would only release what is in the actual state held records.

Hummermom - some moms leapt to the conclusion that it would include Mother's most intimate records - that is why they try to be specific and use OBC etc instead of open records in language. It is what is held by the state - not the agency, and even if the agency provided info they would not be allowed to provide that info because of HIPPA.

Kind regards,

Dickons