NC H795

Requires health care providers to release pathological materials and medical records to patients upon written authorization within 30 days of request.

Permits providers to charge reasonable fees for furnishing materials and requires transfer to comply with best medical practices and public health safety regulations.

Defines "patient" to include the individual, legal counsel, attorney-in-fact, legal guardian, personal representative, or designated family members if the individual is deceased.

Excludes pathological materials collected as criminal evidence or paternity evidence from the release requirement.

Takes effect October 1, 2011, and applies to all requests for pathological materials and medical records made on or after that date.