can a doctor release your medical records to another doctor without your consent?
109381
No. Not unless they are on the treament team to which, you had signed with that particular doctor. If it is a doctor unrelated to this treatment team, you must sign a consent form. Read the HIPPA laws. You can find them easy on the internet.
723662
I have a copy of my medical records both Hospital & GP. \n\nI also have a copy of one of my childrens medical records. Hospital. \n\nThey are photocopied records. I understand you have to pay for them but do not know what they cost as mine were given to me following a hospital breach. \n\nThey waived the fees as a gesture.
802669
I agree it's not right doctors doing that.  I like the old guy one though that's good.  Isn't there something in the data protection act to stop them doing that?
173607
Like the other person had said your age is a big deal in this but if you have a picture ID and can just go to your doctors office and ask for a request form to get all medical records they have to its a fedral law to e able to obtain your medical information its call the HIPPA act and all hospitals adn doctors offices use this act to be able to keep privet things privet is all. You should have no problem and if so get your mom and dad to help out with this I dont see why they would have a problem with it at all. You just want your own records and its your right to have them. You will need a form from each place you want records from and in most cases yo ucan fax the form to the office.
1017257
Yes, but the first thing you should do is contact your state's Board of Medical Examiners.  They can audit the records of the physicians office and even revoke the doctors license to practice.  Then, you'll have some evidence and a leg to stand on in court.
150030
The law is they cant ask you if you are absent for less 3 days. You say I am sick - and they cant ask you what is it - or they would be violating the law (your privacy).\n\nMore than 3 days - they can ask you to submit a letter / note from a doctor. \n\n1) They cannot directly contact your doctor without your permission.\n2) They must comply and maintain the privacy of your illness (from coworkers, etc) if your make a request.
468581
It goes to show you that in your country health care is a business. Thank God it is not like that in Canada... yet! That in its self is a crime. I'm pretty sure that they are your property. Seeing how it is confidential information about you. Shame to your doctor he sounds pretty unethical anyways. Time to get a new one.
328661
If you are that worried about it, why don't you get tested yourself?  Or go with the person when they get the results.  The other person can advise the clinic to allow you in the room with them when the results are given.\n\nYou should be able to take the documents to the place where they were *allegedly* produced and ask the people there if they are legitimate.  Although they of course can't tell you anything about the person's medical record per se, if you are charismatic enough, you shouldn't have a whole lot of problem convincing them to tell you whether it appears to be the real paper.  It's not against the law to say "yes, this came from us" or "no, we didn't make that paper".
469610
You question really doesnt make any sense. Are you trying to determine where and how a medical record was accessed? This is called requesting an Accounting of Disclosures from the provider. Otherwise, please update your question.
741065
Doctors are under a legal obligation to make sure your records are accessible and intact after they retire, go out of business or die.\n\nYou should have been notified that your records were transferred, I believe this would fall under HIPPA laws, which are Federal.\n\nBy the tone of your question, I feel you feel violated because of the transfer of your file.  And I can understand that.  But what would have been a better option?  The only other option he could have had would be to destroy your file and then you would be left with an incomplete medical history which could prove detrimental to future diagnosis.\n\nUnder current laws the doctor is obligated to maintain your history, yet he has the right to retire.  I personally would not want my medical records kept in my retired docs garage, then if I needed them, my 90 year old former doctor (or his children) to go out and search moldy boxes to find my records.\n\nWhen you find another primary physician, ask them to assist you in contacting the facility where your records are currently being kept and to get a full and complete file transferred to your new docs.
398215
I believe that depends on the state she resides in. Some are privilege states(like Ohio for e.g), which have the privilege of maintaining patient record secrecy even if a court of law asks for it, and some are confidentiality states(like KY for e.g) , where the doctor is allowed to maintain secrecy until a time when the courts ask for details. By and large, her doctor will have to maintain confidentiality, whichever state she is in. Unless she is some real danger. Hope this helps.
263360
They can't remove anything without written consent from the patient or their guardian.
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If he prescribed the meds, he bears the legal responsibility, but it's possible that he doesn't actually have access to the records.  Whatever the case, your access to your medical records are guaranteed by federal law.  Whoever owned the facility would be responsible for maintaining those records.  \n\nIn general, I agree with these other guys.  He knows he's in trouble and he's trying to weasel out.  Strongarm him.
1100397
Why do you need to tell them?  If it doesnt impact your interactions with your friends, there's no reason why they need any explanation.  You should consider keeping your medical problems confidential - just between you and your doctor.  Good luck.
495209
my husband went through this a few years ago. he paid 5 dollars to each doctor for COPIES of his records. and one doctor eventually figured out what was wrong - mineers (don't think i spelled that right) dis ease.\nhe went to several different docs for about 10 years before ONE figured it out.\nthis is YOUR life and YOUR health. don't leave it in the hands of a doc who is not doing YOU right. PLEASE.
34044
You and the hospital are the only ones. And the hopital only knows what is on paper. Hippa, is placed in all the paper work. It lets you know who can review medical info and who can not. The scary thing is that BIG BROTHER has some control on medical records. Though you are to be notified of anyone requesting the information
51637
i work in a medical records department, so i know the only way to get records is for you to request them. your medical office should have a request of records form or you can request in writing your medical records to be sent to you or your doctor. it depends on what he is treating you for and if it is an ongoing condition. he shouldn't but could stop seeing you while waiting for your records.