C.R.S. Section 12-240-142
Protection of medical records

  • licensee’s obligations
  • verification of compliance
  • noncompliance grounds for discipline
  • rules

(1)

Each licensed physician and physician assistant shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan shall address at least the following:

(a)

The storage and proper disposal, if appropriate, of patient medical records;

(b)

The disposition of patient medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide medical care to patients; and

(c)

The method by which patients may access or obtain their medical records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occur.

(2)

Upon initial licensure under this article 240 and upon renewal of a license, the applicant or licensee, as applicable, shall attest to the board that he or she has developed a plan in compliance with this section.

(3)

A licensee shall inform each patient, in writing, of the method by which the patient may access or obtain his or her medical records if an event described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.

(4)

A licensee who fails to comply with this section shall be subject to discipline in accordance with section 12-240-125.

(5)

The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

Source: Section 12-240-142 — Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑240‑101
Short title
12‑240‑102
Legislative declaration
12‑240‑103
Applicability of common provisions
12‑240‑104
Definitions
12‑240‑105
Colorado medical board - immunity - subject to review - repeal of article
12‑240‑106
Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules
12‑240‑107
Practice of medicine defined - exemptions from licensing requirements - unauthorized practice by physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants - penalties - definitions - rules
12‑240‑108
Collaboration with advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives with prescriptive authority - mentorships
12‑240‑109
Child health associates - scope of practice
12‑240‑110
Qualifications for licensure
12‑240‑111
Distinguished foreign teaching physician license - qualifications - rules
12‑240‑112
Anesthesiologist assistant license - qualifications
12‑240‑113
Physician assistant license - qualifications
12‑240‑114
International medical graduates - degree equivalence
12‑240‑114.5
Physician assistants - collaboration requirements - proof of practice hours from another jurisdiction - liability - definitions
12‑240‑115
Applications for license
12‑240‑116
Licensing panel
12‑240‑117
Issuance of licenses - prior practice prohibited
12‑240‑118
Pro bono license - qualifications - reduced fee - rules
12‑240‑119
Reentry license - period of inactivity - international medical graduate - competency assessment - board rules - conversion to full license
12‑240‑120
Refusal of license - issuance subject to probation
12‑240‑121
Unprofessional conduct - definitions
12‑240‑122
Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients
12‑240‑123
Prescriptions - limitations
12‑240‑124
Prescribing opiate antagonists
12‑240‑125
Disciplinary action by board - rules
12‑240‑126
Confidential agreements to limit practice
12‑240‑127
Appeal of final board actions
12‑240‑128
Physician training licenses
12‑240‑129
Intern, resident, or fellow reporting
12‑240‑130
Renewal, reinstatement, delinquency - fees - questionnaire
12‑240‑131
Peer health assistance program
12‑240‑132
Division of fees - independent advertising or marketing agent - definition
12‑240‑133
Recovery of fees illegally paid
12‑240‑134
Liability of persons other than licensee
12‑240‑135
Unauthorized practice - penalties - injunctive relief
12‑240‑136
Existing licenses
12‑240‑137
Postmortem examinations by licensee - definition - application of this section
12‑240‑138
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of medicine - definitions
12‑240‑139
Injuries to be reported - penalty for failure to report - immunity from liability - definitions
12‑240‑140
Determination of death
12‑240‑141
Inactive license
12‑240‑142
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules
12‑240‑143
Medical marijuana recommendations - guidelines
12‑240‑144
Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions
12‑240‑145
Prescription medications - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-240-142’s source at colorado​.gov