Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1730 - Veterinary Examiners
Chapter 1730-01 - General Rules Governing Veterinarians
Section 1730-01-.18 - MANDATORY RELEASE OF CLIENT RECORDS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1730-01-.18

Current through April 3, 2024

(1) Upon request from a client or the client's authorized representative, the veterinarian shall provide a complete copy of the patient's records or summary of such records which were maintained by the veterinarian.

(2) It shall be the veterinarian's option as to whether copies of the records or a summary will be given to the client.

(3) Requests for records shall be honored by the veterinarian in a timely manner.

(4) The individual requesting the records shall be responsible for payment of a reasonable fee to the veterinarian for copying and mailing of the records.

(5) Radiographs are considered to be a part of the client's records.

(6) A client's records shall not be used to fill a prescription or to have a prescription dispensed.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, 63-12-103, 63-12-106, and 63-12-124.

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