Are they accessible to family members?
2007-03-01 02:12:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
In Ontario, Canada..
2007-03-01 02:33:45 · update #1
Although it may vary from state to state, in Florida at least, medical records are required to be kept for 10 years following the patient's death. After that, they can be destroyed.
They may not be available to family members without a power of attorney or court order. Medical information is confidential and doctors are not required to share it with family members
2007-03-01 02:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by searchpup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Dept of public records*
2007-03-06 19:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Joyful 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think they are automaically destroyed yes
you can always enquire at your local hospital
2007-03-01 10:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Natasha G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋