Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
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Overview
This bill requires certain healthcare providers, such as doctors and midwives, to routinely screen patients for intimate partner violence during annual checkups or as recommended by medical guidelines. It also mandates that these providers take steps to protect patients’ medical records from being accessed by their abusers. The bill directs healthcare professionals to inform patients of their right to prevent disclosure and to offer resources and referrals to victims of domestic violence. Finally, state agencies will maintain and update a list of available resources for victims.
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