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How long should medical records be kept for a person who is deceased?
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How long should you maintain medical records for a 13 year old girl?
For the lifetime of the person.
How do you get your medical records?
ok so what you should do is go to your normal health phisicican and ask for your medical records and he/she should be able to print them out for you
Who keeps track of medical records?
I keep track of my medical records and everyone else should as well...
How long should medical records be kept?
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
What type of form should be completed if a patient no longer wants to allow his or her medical records to be released to a person or organization?
Revocation Form.
In Indiana is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse medical bills The deceased was on her medical plan but signed his own responsibility sheet for each doctor's visit?
Unless the survivors signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense. The medical suppliers should first file a claim against the insuror and THEN proceed against the deceased's estate for any unpaid remainder - NOT the survivors.
What type of information should be included in medical charts?
Date and time should be included on all entries into the record. A person's full name and other identifiers (i.e., medical record number, date of birth) should be included on all records
Where do you go to change the name on property deed of a deceased person to the heirs in South Carolina?
The executor of the will does it at the County Office of Deeds and Records. It should be listed under local government in the phone book.
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.
Why should you use 'was' in a question about someone who lived before but who is now deceased rather than using 'is' in the question?
Using "was" when referring to someone who lived before but is now deceased is more appropriate because it reflects the past tense of their life. Using "is" would imply that the person is still alive, which can create confusion or give incorrect information.
How long should medical records for a 13 year old girl be kept?
For as long as she is alive. However the records should be confidential between the girl and those medics directly treating her now and in the future; they are her property. The medical records should be available to inform medics regarding her past medical history when treating any medical conditions she may have later in life.
What qualifications are required for jobs where one has to handle medical records?
The qualifications of someone who is working with medical records such as a medical records technician should have an associate degree in health information technology. A certificate will then be obtained and need to be renewed as necessary.
