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How long should obstetric medical records kept in doctors offices?
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∙ 15y ago
It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
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∙ 9y ago
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Where can you find your medical records?
Most doctors' offices retain your medical records for 7 years. You can request copies of medical records from your treating physicians as well as the hospitals you have visited for diagnosis and/or treatment. Some doctors will charge you for copying the records. Doctors will forward your records to other doctors for free and all you need to do is sign a release form. If you are moving, you may be allowed to hand carry your records after the doctor has made copies....this is particularly important if you have had tests such as X-rays, MRI's and CT Scans. The doctors can forward them safely and package them so they will not receive any "artifact" information. If you take this type of record, you run the risk of having even a drop of water or smudge rendering them difficult to read. You can reach medical records at hospitals by calling the hospital operator and asking for medical records.
What kind of facilities use medical document imaging?
Medical practices like doctors offices and emergency rooms use medical document imaging. It is designed to cut down on paper use and allow easier access to medical records. Facilities that use medical document imaging include: hospitals, medical offices, medical libraries, research centers, military bases, and veterans centers.
Can workers compensation ask you to sign a medical release to receive records from any of your doctors?
No they will call your prior doctors and request your medical records, so they can futher determine your case.
How do you find medical records on someone who died in 1999?
Medical records so recent as 1999 are likely to be held as confidential documents and only available to closely-related people, or to lawyers with a subpoena They will be held by doctors' offices, hospitals and other medical services that treated the person, and some may be held by state or county Health Departments.
How long do Florida doctors have to keep medical records?
7 years
How long are doctors required to keep medical records in Connecticut?
How long should a medical record be retained
Does every doctors surgery have Electronic Medical Record of you or do they still use normal folders/files.?
Doctors in Big advanced hospitals are maintaining their Patients medical records electronically. It will be easy for them review their patients medical contion even at their home. Some small clinic doctors still using folders/files to keep their patients medical records.
How can a doctors lawyers in a lawsuit be allowed to have your medical records but your lawyers are not allowed to have his medical records?
This is dictated by laws so you cannot do anything about it unless you come up with a good argument.
Is there budgeting software for medical offices?
Yes, budgeting softwares include ClearHealth and FreeMED. These softwares have many features such as billing and keeping medical records.
What are the uses for Mimi in life?
Mimi is an electronical medical records software. It can streamline the way doctors access and record your medical history.
Can doctors use abbreviations in medical records?
I think what is meant here is: "Is is permissible for doctors to use abbreviations in medical records?" The answer is, apparently yes, because they do so all the time.
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.
