MA S1621

Requires healthcare providers to supply patients or their authorized representatives with complete diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis information within 15 business days of a written request, in language the patient can understand

Mandates providers furnish copies of health records (including lab reports, x-rays, prescriptions, and other technical information) within 15 business days at reasonable cost to the patient

Allows patients to request either their full health record or only the pertinent portion relating to a specific condition

Permits providers to furnish a summary of records instead of full copies with patient consent

Allows providers to exclude written speculations about a patient's health condition from records, except information necessary for informed consent must still be provided