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No, the doctor can't refuse to transfer records a second time. They may be allowed to charge a fee per page depending on your state laws.
Try calling the Medical Board in your state to lodge a complaint.
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In New York you'd contact the Board of Medicine. Try that in your state, and see if you have be recourse there.
medical records are kept until 8 years after death
Yes, 75 cents is the allowable rate for medical records in New York state.
You should be able to. The restrictions for purchasing handguns refers to "unlawful" users of narcotics or stimulants.
call the hospital or your local Circuit court if the medical records are just copies for Criminal proceedings.
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
Each state has different laws regulating ownership of medical records. Health Info Law has a great map with links to all the regulations by state. Check your state regulation or contact an attorney for more guidance on ownership regulations in your state. Even if your state does not have existing legislation defining ownership of records, there could be case law or statutes that apply. HIPAA allows patients the rights to inspect and copy their medical records.
Your State Medical Board.
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