This is a quick summary of medical records laws in Illinois. General Medical Records Laws. Medical records are considered confidential documents, which means they may only be viewed by those who need to know (such as nurses, doctors, and health care administrators) or who have been given consent. Normally, doctors may not share your medical information without your permission. State medical records laws grant access privileges to a patient's primary physician and/or psychologist, but federal laws have a major role in the protection of patients' information. Medical Records Laws in Illinois. Learn about Illinois medical records laws in the following table.