Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.15
Report of health care practitioner.
Operative Text
9.15(1) If requested by the party against whom an order is made under rule 161--9.14(216) or the person examined, the commission shall deliver a copy of the examiner’s detailed written report setting out the findings, including results of all tests made, diagnosis and conclusions, together with like reports of all earlier examinations of the same condition. After delivery, if requested by the commission, the party against whom the order is made shall deliver a like report of any examination of the same condition, previously or thereafter made, unless the party shows an inability to obtain a report of examination of a nonparty. The presiding officer for discovery on motion may order a party or the commission to deliver a report on such terms as are just. If an examiner fails or refuses to make a report, a court or administrative law judge hearing a case based on the complaint at issue may exclude the examiner’s testimony. 9.15(2) By requesting and obtaining a report of the examination so ordered, the party examined waives any privilege the party may have in that action or any other proceeding involving the same controversy, regarding the testimony of every other person who has examined or may thereafter examine the party in respect of the same mental or physical condition. 9.15(3) This rule applies to examination made by agreement, unless the agreement expressly provides otherwise.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.15 governs the exchange of health care practitioner examination reports in civil rights proceedings before the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. When a medical or psychological examination is ordered under the related rule, both the commission and the examined party generally must share copies of the resulting detailed reports, including test results, diagnoses, and conclusions. Importantly, a party who requests and receives a copy of an ordered examination report waives certain medical or mental-health privileges—not just in the current proceeding, but in other proceedings involving the same dispute. An examiner who refuses to produce a report risks having their testimony excluded by the presiding officer or court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.15, a respondent in a civil rights proceeding—such as a housing provider against whom an examination order is issued—is generally expected to provide the commission with copies of any examination reports concerning the same condition, whether those examinations occurred before or after the ordered exam. Compliant operators typically maintain organized records of any relevant medical or psychological evaluations and respond promptly to commission requests for report delivery. Operators should be aware that an examiner's failure to produce a report can result in exclusion of that examiner's testimony, which may affect the evidentiary record in the proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.15 provides that a person who has been examined under a commission order is entitled to receive a copy of the examiner's detailed written report, including all test results, diagnoses, and conclusions, upon request. Tenants or complainants who are the subject of such an examination should be aware that requesting and receiving that report may waive certain medical or mental-health privileges in the current proceeding and in related proceedings involving the same controversy. Those who have questions about how this privilege waiver might affect their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Iowa Civil Rights Commission procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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