HIPAA and other regulations give patients the right to:

Patients have the right to review their own medical records held by healthcare organizations under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other regulations. This right is codified to ensure transparency and help patients understand their health information, enabling them to make informed decisions about their care.

This access is an important aspect of patient empowerment, allowing individuals to verify the accuracy of their records, understand their health status, and ensure that their treatment aligns with their needs. Organizations are required to provide patients with access to their records in a timely manner, usually within 30 days of the request, and can include details such as diagnosis, treatment plans, and medical history.

The other options do not accurately reflect the rights granted to patients under HIPAA. Business records maintained by the organization may not fall under the same privacy rules, and central cancer registry information often does not allow for individual access due to confidentiality agreements and population-based data purposes. Therefore, the right to review personal medical records is a key provision in patient privacy laws.