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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.
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When was Doctor Dream Records created?
Doctor Dream Records was created in 1985.
Can a doctor request medical records from another doctor?
Yes, a doctor can request medical records from another doctor with the patient's consent.
Who is the doctor that keeps the medical records?
Every doctor maintains his or her patients' medical records.
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.
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.
What do I need to do to access my mother's medical records and speak to her doctor?
Speaking to your mother's doctor is done the same way as speaking to any other doctor; you make an appointment. If it is necessary to access your mother's medical records, her doctor has access to them and can access them for you. Of course, you will have to have a legitimate reason to have access to her records. I don't know what your reason is. If you are planning a malpractice suit against your mother's doctor, then the courts can subpoena the records.
Who owns a patients records?
The doctor and the patient.
Who owns medical records?
Legally, medical records are owned by the employer of the doctor who compiles them.
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.
Where do medical records go after a doctor dies?
To his replacment.
Who owns a patient's medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
