Can you get persons medical records?

Question:

Can you get persons medical records?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: In the UK (though I'm sure it's the same in the US) you have a right to see your own medical records under the Freedom of Information Act - just ask you doctor. If (s)he isn't helpful about it, threaten him/her with the FoI act and they'll let you see.

However you won't be able to see other people's records, since this is a breach of patient-doctor confidentiality. There may be excepctions, for example your own young children and anyone whose welfare is legally entrusted to you, or if the person has given permission, usually in a release form.