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Do doctors keep electronic health records?
Yes Doctors keep records in computers and databases. Though they keep paper files too.
How long does an electronic patient record stay active on a server?
Electronic Patient Records will stay active on a server as long as you are a patient of the person recording your visits. If you change doctors you may request that your records be sent to the office.
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.
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.
Where are the original copies of electronic medical records held?
Generally they would be held at the original location they were filled out at. However, if you change hospitals or doctors' office, they can transfer them to your new providers.
Do doctors tell other doctors when you have had other prescriptions?
no, your prescriptions should be already on you records and they should also say what you needed them for
Is there any way to access all of your medical records rather than going to each individual doctor and requesting their individual records?
There are two things you might be able to doLhave all your doctors confer with one another and have all the records sent to one of them,get all the records, enter this information into a spreadsheet and update the info as you have a medical change.
How long do Florida doctors have to keep medical records?
7 years
Who do you contact for lost immunization records?
Your last doctors office or where you were given the immunizations
What exactly are psych records?
Psych records are a history of the psychological tests, results of those tests, diagnoses, and prescribed treatment for an individual. They are used by psychiatrists and doctors.
How are computers used by doctors?
Computers are used by doctors to keep track of records and organize data. They are also used to research things and answer questions some people may have.
Why are doctors converting to electronic health records?
There are many reasons. For one, it is easier to share and track medical history across multiple doctors. Second, it is environmentally friendly since you are eliminating paper. Additionally, it is easier to back up records electronically so they are not lost.
