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Yes, a doctor can legally refuse to send medical records to another doctor if they have a valid reason, such as concerns about patient privacy or medical ethics. However, there are laws and regulations in place that govern the sharing of medical records, so the refusal must be justified.
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Who owns medical records?
Legally, medical records are owned by the employer of the doctor who compiles them.
Can a doctor request medical records from another doctor?
Yes, a doctor can request medical records from another doctor with the patient's consent.
How can I transfer my medical records to another doctor?
To transfer your medical records to another doctor, you can request a release form from your current doctor's office. Fill out the form and specify the new doctor's information. Your current doctor will then send your medical records directly to the new doctor.
Can a person legally ask their doctor for copies of their own medical records for their own use?
yes, you have a right to copies of all your medical records.
Under HIPPA what medical professional is legally allowed to view a patient's records?
doctor's
Can a doctor charge for medical records sent another doctor California law?
Yes, a doctor can charge for medical records sent to another doctor in California. According to California law, doctors are allowed to charge a "reasonable fee" for copying and sending medical records. The fee is generally based on the cost of materials, labor, and postage.
Who is the doctor that keeps the medical records?
Every doctor maintains his or her patients' medical records.
If a doctor leaves a practice is it legal for them to transfer medical records to another doctor without permission?
At least in the UK,yes, as the new doctor will be directly involved in your care. You are allowed to share records as a doctor with members of the medical staff directly involved with your care.
How do you get records from a Doctor Who has died?
A patient has the right to their records although there is a fee (at least in Canada) but it's minimal. Since your doctor died, then either there is another physician that took his place and they would have your records or, the doctor's office would usually tell you of another doctor to see and when you do they will automatically pass your records to them. If there is another doctor that took the place of your doctor and you don't care to be treated by him/her you can request your medical records be released. They will make you sign a document of release.
How can you make doctor release your medical records to another doctor?
You would have to contact your doctor, and request your records be released to the doctor you are seeing, or would like to see, indicating the doctor's name and address. People have their records transferred all the time. It is not a difficult thing to do.
Are medical records confidential after a Doctor files bankruptcy?
Medical records belong to the patient, not the doctor and remain confidential regardless of the doctor's financial condition.
Is there a public record to see if a person has a disease?
No. A person's medical records are considered extremely private and confidential. Even if a person wants a copy of their own medical records sent from one doctor to another they have to sign consent forms for their doctor to send them to the second doctor.
