call the hospital or your local Circuit court if the medical records are just copies for Criminal proceedings.
yes
Unless the patient has legally been ruled incompetent and has had a medical power of attorney or guardian appointed, then they cannot be refused access to their medical records based solely on their age.
medical records are kept until 8 years after death
Yes, 75 cents is the allowable rate for medical records in New York state.
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
Try calling the Medical Board in your state to lodge a complaint.
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.
In most cases, you must comply with a subpoena for medical records from out of state if the subpoena was properly issued by a court with jurisdiction. However, you may want to seek legal advice to understand your specific obligations and any potential challenges related to out-of-state subpoenas.
The answer depends on your state laws, and the content of the medical records. For instance, in New York, minors have control over records and care related to HIV, psychiatric, drug, and sexual health treatment.
Typically clinics, hospitals, and private physicians are required to maintain records from 7 to 10 years but this is regulated by each individual state medical board so it depends on the state. With the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), this is likely become an obsolete concept and records will be kept indefinitely.
The child's medical records should be maintained by the parent until she's old enough - after that it's her own responsibility.
Yes, as a patient you have the legal right to request a copy of your medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You may need to fill out a request form and follow specific procedures outlined by the healthcare provider or facility.