"We are writing, as
Cochairs of the Public Health Committee and the Judiciary Committee of
the Connecticut General Assembly, to request that the Connecticut Law
Revision Commission undertake a review of the laws concerning the
confidentiality of medical information. We are, in particular,
concerned that Connecticut law adequately protect the confidentiality
of patients and meet the legitimate needs of treatment, the health
care industry, and the public interest.
With these issues in mind, we
request that the commission study existing state law and the status of
developing federal regulations, and make recommendations to us prior
to the 1999 legislative session for any revisions appropriate to the
further development of this law. Please feel free to contact us
should you have any questions concerning the scope of this
request."