Pennsylvania law sections 6153 and 6154 outline procedures for handling the receipt of medical record copies, including requirements for receipts when records are delivered personally or via certified mail. It also details the process for health care facilities to declare the absence or partial possession of records through a notarized affidavit, including procedures for delivering available records and affidavits. These provisions ensure proper documentation and transparency in record handling and subpoenas.
The receipt must include the name of the health care facility, the patient's full name, the date the records were received, and the signature of the person receiving the records.
Yes, the postal receipt used by postal authorities is sufficient to prove delivery and receipt of the records.
The facility must provide a notarized affidavit stating it has none or only partial records and, after notice and payment of expenses, deliver any available original records and copies.
It officially states that the facility does not have the records or only has part of them, ensuring transparency and proper documentation in legal proceedings.