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Yes, but they might charge you for copying them.
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If a doctor leaves a practice is it legal for them to transfer medical records to another doctor without permission?
At least in the UK,yes, as the new doctor will be directly involved in your care. You are allowed to share records as a doctor with members of the medical staff directly involved with your care.
Who is the doctor that keeps the medical records?
Every doctor maintains his or her patients' medical records.
Does a probation officer have the right to medical records that could incriminate you?
With a court order for their release from the doctor or medical facility, yes, they do.
How can you get your medical file from a doctor?
As a patient, one may request a copy of medical records from their doctor. Many offices will have a policy that requires patients to sign a release and possibly pay a fee in order to obtain records.
Can a doctor refuse to release medical records even if the patient gives his/her permission to do so?
no they cant
How can you make doctor release your medical records to another doctor?
You would have to contact your doctor, and request your records be released to the doctor you are seeing, or would like to see, indicating the doctor's name and address. People have their records transferred all the time. It is not a difficult thing to do.
Does a paroled inmate have rights to his medical records from the prison?
Yes. Go to your current doctor and fill out a medical records release form so he can obtains copies. This is the easiest course.
Are medical records confidential after a Doctor files bankruptcy?
Medical records belong to the patient, not the doctor and remain confidential regardless of the doctor's financial condition.
Who owns medical records?
Legally, medical records are owned by the employer of the doctor who compiles them.
Can you sue your previous doctor or the office if they sent your medical records to you cross country without you signing a release?
They returned your records to you, there is nothing for you to sue about, there have been no damages.
Who impacts medical records?
The doctor is the person who is mainly in charge of writing the records. But, most importantly, YOU are in charge of your medical records, since you are the subject.
Where do medical records go after a doctor dies?
To his replacment.
