can i get all my doctors and specialist notes copied as i want to send them to a specialist abroad?
2007-03-22 04:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by geostylers 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you live in the US you are entitled to one free copy of your records from each doctor or medical facility that has treated you. If you have already received records before, you may have to pay for them but you are entitled to them. Not sure about other countries though.
2007-03-22 04:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by flinch 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure where you are located but in the United States a patient has a right to request a copy of his or her medical records. The request must be made in writing, you may be asked to sign a consent for release of information, and you can expect to pay a copying fee, which can range from 0.10 per page and I have seen as high as $1.25 per page.
You must give a reasonable amount of time to complete the copying, which varies by location - generally 14-30 days.
2007-03-22 04:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You can sign a form stating that the specialist abroad may request access to your medical notes and he forwards this to your doctor/hospital who will then send the relevant information. You can also write to your doctor stating that you have given permission for Mr X of XYZ to request information from your medical notes to help expidite the matter quickly.
2007-03-22 04:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by ELIZABETH M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the data protection act allows you to see any notes or documents regarding your medical history.
Contact the following address and they should be able to arrange for your notes to be sent. Insome cases they may even be able to send them directly to your specialist.
Customer Service Centre
The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London SW1A 2NL
Telephone: 0207 210 4850
Minicom: 0207 210 5025
Both lines are open from 09:00 to 17:00
Monday to Friday
This is of course if you are in the UK.
Good Luck x
2007-03-22 04:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by vixwood1979 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, under data protection act you are allowed copies of any records pertaining to you. However, they are not going to just hand them over, you need to formally request copies, and they are allowed to make a reasonable charge for them, to cover their printing costs.
2007-03-22 04:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by louloubelle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You will probably have to make a written request and pay copying charges.
2007-03-22 04:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send in a request for them it cannot be refused, they are appertaining to you and therefore yours. Maybe you will get charged for the work like everything else you apply for. good luck.
2007-03-22 04:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by ROBERT M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, just call your doctor and see what their procedure is...you will need to sign a release form....if you are asking for your full records they may request a payment....
2007-03-22 04:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even in UK you can have access to your medical records.
2007-03-22 04:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋