in other words, do i have access to them? if so..how in the H3LL do i get them? i had a surgery i need to get info on way back when i was a kid and i havent a clue how to get it
2007-02-07 10:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Kris is right. There is no such thing as Public records. However what is incorrect is that normally they do not release your medical records to you.
Go to your doctor and tell him when you had surgery and where. You should request that a copy of the records be given to the Doctor. Some doctors will release them - some will not.
Doctors and Hospitals will normally keep records for around 7 years. Beyond that they have them microfilmed and stored. Depending on how long ago the procedure took place is if you can retrieve your records.
Good luck.
2007-02-07 10:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
All you 'have to do' is tell your doctor that you want to see your medical records ... and you do NOT have to have a 'doctor with you to interpret them' either. If you had a surgery when you were a child, then the 'hospital' where you had that surgery is the place you need to go to 'find out' about it ... and you may just go to the 'information office' at the front desk and ask for directions to 'medical records' and explain 'what you want' and why you want it. Medical records are NOT 'public' but your medical records are ALWAYS open to you ...
2007-02-07 10:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the records dept. in the hospital you had the surgery in. They aren't public and you will probably have to sign something to get them. I ask for copies of the doctors/surgeons etc. notes each time I see someone. So I have access to current status all the time.
2007-02-07 10:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋