how long do physician in the state of ohio have to keep medical records before they get rid of them?

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how long do physician in the state of ohio have to keep medical records before they get rid of them?

2006-08-31 08:58:48 · 3 answers · asked by lorie_denise 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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5 years. the first 3 years must be kept ON SITE (at the office). After that they may be moved to an off site location for retrieval. At the end of 5 years they may destroy them, and some states even require that they all be destroyed after 5 years.

2006-08-31 09:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Forever

2006-08-31 17:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by beckerdite1964@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

depends what it is.

2006-08-31 16:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋