Psychiatrists are typically required to keep medical records for a minimum of 5 to 7 years after the last patient visit, but this can vary by state or country regulations. For minors, records may need to be retained until the patient reaches a certain age, often 18 or 21. It's important for psychiatrists to be aware of the specific legal requirements in their jurisdiction to ensure compliance. Additionally, ethical guidelines may encourage longer retention periods for continuity of care.
Many people would keep a deceased person's records for at least 10 years. Many people keep these records for longer than that.
How long should a medical record be retained
7 years
10 years
10 YEARS
It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
for 5 years
approx 6years
7 Years after last visit
Unti you die?
Generally hospitals keep medical records for up to seven years. The hospital must maintain inpatient and outpatient records for this time period.
As long as the other medical records. In the United States they are required to keep records for 7 years. Not sure how they are stored or destroyed in the different countries but here in Sweden the records goes into a special archive after the patient has passed away.