2007-05-11 05:16:51 · 9 answers · asked by seekingwidow 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I tried to get my records from a clinic where I saw a doctor who is no longer in our country. The clinic was sold to a hosptal in another city. When I called them they said they are not required to hold records that are no longer ongoing.
I guess we should demand copies of all medical records and be responsible for them ourselves. Beware this could happen to you.
2007-05-11 10:44:42 · update #1
The new HIPPA laws require that hospitals have a policy for medical records and how long to retain them. There are a lot of records.
Certain records only need to be kept for 6 years, while others forever.
While not available in paper form, records past a certain 'time frame' are available on 'microfiche (sp?); computerized. These records may take time to access, but they're available.
This availability is something we need and it does contributes to the high cost of health care; but there are so many other things that contribute more.
Physicians must also keep records for 6 years.
That having been said, it's always wise to get a copy of your medical records, especially if you move, so your new doctor doesn't need to 'reinvent the wheel' or if you have chronic illnesses.
2007-05-16 09:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your own copies - they'll throw them away.
All you are to a doctor is another payment on that giant house they built, their jag, or their wife's jewelry.
They don't care about you as soon as you are out of their office.
I just afraid that's the truth. I know they care, but they don't have the energy for concern about every patient they see.
2007-05-19 03:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on the wellbeing midsection nevertheless. VA is life. as long as your alive they want a document. maximum scientific documents are saved by making use of healthcare expert not by making use of date. And documents are continuously avalible off internet site.
2017-01-09 15:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Healthcare for Less" by Michelle goes into that as well as other ways to save on you health....very useful and yes, she say to get copies of ALL your medical records.
2007-05-13 13:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forever.
2007-05-11 05:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are they required to keep records so you can get them
2014-08-06 00:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Charles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standing-by to learn.
2007-05-11 05:24:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They should have them for as long as you're alive.
2007-05-16 18:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by random 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
until u die
2007-05-11 05:34:24 · answer #9 · answered by Ray 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋