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Q: How long must doctors keep medical records in broward county Florida?
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How long do Florida doctors have to keep medical records?

7 years


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.


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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.


How long should obstetric medical records kept in doctors offices?

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.


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 long are medical records kept in Florida?

by law local doctors only need to keep them up to 5 years and public hospitals need to keep them up to 7 years after discharging the patient.


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.


Where can one find Broward County Library?

You can find one of many Broward County Libraries in the state of Florida, these libraries are scattered all over the state and the address details can easily be accessed via there library locations page on their site.


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.


Are electronic medical records available to the public?

No, electronic medical records are not available to the public. Anyone's medical records are completely confidential and restricted to the doctor and patient unless other permissions are given by the patient. Patient Portal is a product offered by CureMD with the EMR which is actually for the patients and doctors to check and maintain medical records from anywhere.