Anything less than 24 hours would be a miracle. It basically depends on how busy the centre holding the record is at the time, and how important your request is perceived to be. You should expect to wait a few days from fillling the request to receipt of records; a week at most.
Added: (in the US) In addition to the above - it may also depend on WHO it is that is requesting to see the medical record. Unless previously granted access by the patient themselves, the HIPAA Act prohibits access to anyone else's medical records except by court order.
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Yes, they do, although they usually won't release the name until the immediate next of kin is notified out of respect. The Medical Examiner doesn't have anything to do with it.
It would seem appropriate if the injury needed medical attention.
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The person authorizing the release of medical records gets to determine the length of time an particular individual or entity has access to the medical records. They can also specify that they can only access certain aspects of the medical record, ie: a certain ER visit, or a certain surgery.For more information visit: www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
Yes, the soldier has a right to know if his medical information was released to law enforcement. Health information privacy laws, such as HIPAA in the United States, require that individuals be notified if their medical information is disclosed to third parties without their consent. The soldier can request this information from their healthcare provider.
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Yes, individuals with a doctorate degree are considered doctors, but they are not medical doctors unless they have also completed medical school and obtained a medical degree.
The Soldier will be notified if his/her medical record is given to his/her next of kin involved in the Soldier's care.
The Soldier will be notified if his/her medical record is given to his/her next of kin involved in the Soldier's care.
Hospitals don't pay for the birth of babies. The medical costs are paid by individuals, insurance, medical entitlements for low income families, etc.Hospitals don't pay for the birth of babies. The medical costs are paid by individuals, insurance, medical entitlements for low income families, etc.Hospitals don't pay for the birth of babies. The medical costs are paid by individuals, insurance, medical entitlements for low income families, etc.Hospitals don't pay for the birth of babies. The medical costs are paid by individuals, insurance, medical entitlements for low income families, etc.
Yes, individuals with a Ph.D. are considered doctors, but they are not medical doctors.