Guest guest Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 That's just it,....we (DeDe and I) do not know where the death occurred, all we have is an obscure obit from Houston Chronical news paper, from 2008. I'm not trying to bring this mystery to the board, Just trying to find out if Death Records are considered public records, like medical records are considered " Public " records by HIPPA, if the person is dead. Was hoping Gene would jump on this one. We have verified his death, but thats it, and I did not know any of his family, just curious of the cause of death of my friend, and how to go about getting this info. I'll keep my Guns, my Freedom and my MONEY, You can keep the " CHANGE. " Subject: Re: Privacy Question To: texasems-l Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:57 PM Â contact the health department of the parish in question and find out. I believe that death certificates, unlike certified birth certificates (useful for forging identities) are public record. ck In a message dated 10/13/11 18:55:09 Central Daylight Time, ems_cougar@... writes: Back when I was studying the privacy laws of HIPPA, I remember being taught (If I remember correctly) that a decedent, HAD no privacy rights, as far as records go. This question has NOTHING to do with EMS, but I wanted to ask it here, cause I have a feeling someone here might have the answer. Is it possible.....legally, ...to obtain a friend's death certificate, showing the cause of death, when you are not a relative? According to research, the actual death occurred in Louisiana. Coug. I'll keep my Guns, my Freedom and my MONEY, You can keep the " CHANGE. " [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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