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La. R.S. 28:4

Behavioral healthcare information; records

Acts 2024, No. 737, §1.

A. A healthcare professional or healthcare provider that provides behavioral health services shall accept documents, records, photos, testimonials, and other significant health-related collateral information provided by a patient's family member, caregiver, friend, or healthcare professional. The materials shall be included in a patient's medical record.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply in the event that the healthcare professional or healthcare provider believes that acceptance and inclusion of the information in the medical record is not relevant to the patient's care or treatment.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.