This guide outlines the rights of individuals, both patients and providers, regarding health information and recommends procedures for the exercise of those rights.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E31 on Healthcare Informatics, this guide was withdrawn in September 2007 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This guide outlines the rights of individuals, both patients and providers, regarding health information and recommends procedures for the exercise of those rights.

1.2 This guide is intended to amplify Guide E1869.