My mom went to the ortho. doctor and asked the secretary if she could have a copy of the doctor's notes and she said no. Doesn't my mother have the right to have a copy of what the doctor has written about her? and where can i find the law or something that states patient's rights?
2007-03-13 11:13:33 · 2 answers · asked by ade164 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. The doctor's notes are his/her own work product and do not have to be released to the patient. The other contents of her patient file belong to her and she can receive a copy of anything she wants.
2007-03-13 11:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your mother has a right to her medical records. But she has to request them in writing and give reasonable time for a copy to be made. The office may also charge for the copy.
She will also have to sign a consent for the release of information.
2007-03-13 18:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋