Unlawful communications include, among other things, the use of threats to prevent another from engaging in a lawful occupation and writing libelous letters or letters that tend to provoke a breach of the peace.
Summary of statute(s): All parties must consent to the recording or the disclosure of the contents of any wire, oral or electronic communication in Florida. Disclosing communications in violation of the stateâs statute is prohibited. Both criminal and civil penalties exist for such infractions.
Medical ethics rules along with federal and state laws govern the privacy protection of medical records, and determine whether doctors may share your medical information without your permission. Florida medical records laws lay out a patient's right to keep sensitive medical records confidential, including records of abortions and venereal disease. A Florida patient generally must given written consent to the release of medical records. Florida physicians, meanwhile, must report cases of tuberculosis and STDs to the state Department of Health. Medical Records Laws in Florida. The following table highlights the basics of Florida medical records laws. Who Has Access to Records? Patient or his/her legal representative or health care provider except for psychological or psychiatric records which may be provided as a report instead of copies of records (Â§456.057); patient's guardian, curator, or personal representative, anyone authorized in writing (Â§395.3025)