Journal article
Obtaining patient test results from clinical laboratories: A survey of state law for pharmacists
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, Vol.49(3), pp.423-U91
05/01/2009
DOI: 10.1331/JAPhA.2009.08049
PMID: 19443323
Abstract
Objectives: To identify states with laws that restrict to whom clinical laboratories may release copies of laboratory test results and to describe how these laws may affect pharmacists' ability to obtain patient laboratory test results.
Methods: Researchers examined state statutes and administrative codes for all 50 states and the District of Columbia at the University of Iowa Law Library between June and July 2007. Researchers also consulted with lawyers, state Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments officers, and law librarians. Laws relating to the study objective were analyzed.
Results: 34 jurisdictions do not restrict the release of laboratory test results, while 17 states have laws that restrict to whom clinical laboratories can send copies of test results. In these states, pharmacists will have to use alternative sources, such as physician offices, to obtain test results.
Conclusion: Pharmacists must consider state law before requesting copies of laboratory test results from clinical laboratories. This may be an issue that state pharmacy associations can address to increase pharmacist access to important patient information.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Obtaining patient test results from clinical laboratories: A survey of state law for pharmacists
- Creators
- Matthew J. Witry - University of IowaWilliam R. Doucette - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, Vol.49(3), pp.423-U91
- Publisher
- Amer Pharmaceutical Assoc
- DOI
- 10.1331/JAPhA.2009.08049
- PMID
- 19443323
- ISSN
- 1544-3191
- eISSN
- 1544-3450
- Number of pages
- 5
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2009
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacy Practice and Science; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984359661602771
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