How can I find certain medical records on my deceased mother. She passed a few years ago.?

Answer 1

If you have POA ( power of attorney) all you have to do is go to the facility and request this information. If it's the hospital you can go to or call the medical records department. If it is the MD office you can request this information as well, either by phone or in person. I wanted the same information and being in the medical profession I was able to obtain it in a few days without any problems. I hope this is a help to you. God bless.

POAs are extinguished at death. A decedent's personal representative (executor/executrix) if there is a Will and an estate is set up will be issued Letters Testamentary. Letters Testamentary give the personal representative the same power to obtain information as would a POA. If the decedent had no will, an Administration may be set up to handle legal matters etc distribution of assets, etc. If an Administration is set up the court will issue Letters of Administration which serve the same function as Letters Testamentary. If there is no will or an Estate is not opened, most providers will release the information to the next of kin (spouse or son or daughter). If the provider refuses, seek a court order. God Bless

Answer 2

The easiest place to start might be looking among her personal papers. Other than that you can contact her medical provider(s) and/or medical facilities she may have utilized. A lot depends on what you mean by "a few years ago." Records retention laws specify only a certain number of years that inactive medical files, or those of a deceased, must be kept. (i.e.- A state I am familiar with only requires they be kept for 7 years.) Good luck.