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Who owns patient medical records?

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The doctor and the patient.

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Who owns a patient's medical records?

The doctor and the patient.


Who owns the information contained within medical records?

The patient owns the information; the doctor owns the media or paper.


Who owns a patients records?

The doctor and the patient.


Can the spouse of the patient see his or her medical records?

A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.


Who maintains patient records?

The Medical Records Department prepares and maintains patient records.


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The patient owns their own medical records. The facility that maintains them DOES have the authority to charge her a reasonable fee for copying them. Under HIPAA laws they can deliver them only to the patient directly (NOT a family member) or send them directly to her new medical provider.


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Who organizes and codes patient records?

A: Medical Records Technician


Are medical records confidential?

yes medical records are confidential due to the sake of the patient's privacy


What does expired patient means in medical records?

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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.