Federal medical records should generally be kept for a minimum of six years after the last date of service, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, specific retention periods can vary depending on state laws and the type of records involved. For example, records related to minors may need to be kept longer, often until the minor reaches the age of majority plus a specified number of years. It's important for healthcare providers to be aware of both federal and state regulations regarding record retention.
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
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It depends on where you are. Heres a list of how long different records should be kept. I think this is in the UK
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.
Seven years
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list four reason medical records are kept
Employee medical records must be kept by employers for how long?
Medical records are kept for ever no matter what happens to the patients since is a legal document.
Medical records are kept for ever no matter what happens to the patients since is a legal document.
For as long as she is alive. However the records should be confidential between the girl and those medics directly treating her now and in the future; they are her property. The medical records should be available to inform medics regarding her past medical history when treating any medical conditions she may have later in life.
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