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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.
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.
Who is the doctor that keeps the medical records?
Every doctor maintains his or her patients' medical records.
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.
Who owns medical records?
Legally, medical records are owned by the employer of the doctor who compiles them.
Will a substance abuse treatment center keep all my information completely confidential?
Yes, the patient and doctor relationship and medical records are private and confidential. They may be released to appropriate law enforcement agencies if needed as well as to insurance companies for billing purposes.
Can a doctor legally refuse to send medical records to another doctor?
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.
Who impacts medical records?
The doctor is the person who is mainly in charge of writing the records. But, most importantly, YOU are in charge of your medical records, since you are the subject.
Where do medical records go after a doctor dies?
To his replacment.
Who owns a patient's medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
Will Planned Parenthood make check-ups for diseases such as urinary tract infections possibly caused by sex and keep it confidential?
There is a law called HIPPA. It is a privacy policy that states that all information pertaining to the patient and known by the doctor or/and medical/ clerical staff but keep your records confidential!
