Legal Trend. Can a State Medical Board Access Patient Prescription Databases? Hello TMB Sunset,

Yes, the California Supreme Court held that the California Medical Board can access private patient records in the state prescription database because the state interest in regulating potent prescription drugs and protecting patients from negligent doctors.

Access to patient records + Texas Medical Board Sunset Review = Patient Privacy vs. State Interest Amendments

Law 360 | Calif. Justices OK Medical Board’s Access To Rx Database