2007-02-16 11:30:44 · 14 answers · asked by Sprocket 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes , it is not only possible, but it is your legal right to view and obtain your medical records. If you are switching doctors don't let them say "We will send them", DEMAND to pick them up yourself. Some offices may charge a "copying" fee, check in advance.
2007-02-16 12:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, call your clinic and ask them where to go to get copies of your medical records, they probably will charge you by the how many copies of the different pages you want. And usually you have to set up an appointment with the department to see the files.
2007-02-16 11:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Sometimes the medical provider will charge a fee. Contact the medical facility's Medical Records department for their policy in releasing medical records.
2007-02-16 14:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by Roche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup by law they are your records and you can have a copy. Most medical facilites have a department just for this. The only problem is it usually takes some time. Even longer if they're military records.
2007-02-16 11:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by sailorsarrah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're allowed 1 copy of your medical records. You will probably have to pay for them. Because they will have to make copies at the doctors office. You can't have them fax them or e-mail them to anyone but your doctor because of the HIPPA laws.
2007-02-16 12:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Contact the hospital or doctor. You'll have to sign a records release form. You may have to pay a minimal amount of money and wait a few days for them.
2007-02-16 13:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you visit the doctor you have to ask him or her and it will take 24 hours before you can get it but that is how it works. for every time i visit the emergency room i make sure an ask the doctor for a copy of my records.
2007-02-16 14:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by ginger b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're unfastened to get a replica for your self. regardless of the undeniable fact that, the only way a treating surgeon would know that that's precise is that if it comes from yet another surgeon. Why would you no longer prefer your surgeon to have a replica of your records?
2016-11-23 13:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhm yea, it's a free country and anything written about u is ur info im sure u can look at it whether u can take it and copy it im not sure ask ur doctor. i cant see why not.
2007-02-16 11:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is part of the Patients Rights act.
2007-02-16 12:29:13 · answer #10 · answered by Suki_Sue_Curly_Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋