Medical Care Act Article 74
This English translation was last updated on 2023-06-28, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-09-23. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
When treating a patient, the hospital or clinic may contact any previous hospitals or clinics where the patient was treated for copies of medical records, medical record summary, and other examination reports as necessary, but only after obtaining the consent of the patient or his/her legal agent, spouse, kin, or interested party. The previous hospital or clinic shall not refuse to provide said information. The cost shall be paid by the patient.
中文原文 醫療法第74條
醫院、診所診治病人時，得依需要，並經病人或其法定代理人、配偶、親屬或關係人之同意，商洽病人原診治之醫院、診所，提供病歷複製本或病歷摘要及各種檢查報告資料。
原診治之醫院、診所不得拒絕；其所需費用，由病人負擔。
原診治之醫院、診所不得拒絕；其所需費用，由病人負擔。