Question 1

i have a misdiagnosis on my medical records and my pcp is gone from the practice. how do i get it removed?

Accepted Answer

See another doctor: You likely would need to see another doctor in the practice to get your medical records updated. While the contested report may not able to be actually removed from your chart, there could be an update made in your records if the new physician agrees that a correction is indicated. There are federal laws in place for this situation, i believe.

Question 2

i have a misdiagnosis on my medical record can i join the military?

Accepted Answer

If the misdiagnosed: Condition is disqualifying for enlistment/ conditioning - then it would be need to be well clarified before hand with a waiver request. If the issues is just that you don't agree with diagnosis - then that will not get your waivered.

Question 3

how can i get my medical records?

Accepted Answer

Usually easy: Usually your provider will provide copies based on whatever the state regs allow them to charge, some will give them to you free and some provide a personal health record that allows you to download a copy.

Question 4

say, i need to know how do you get your medical records?

Accepted Answer

Written request: You might be able to call the office and identify your self, but you will most likely have to go to pick them up.  Signing a release is normal and charging a fee is normal by your provider.

Question 5

where can i get an electronic copy of my medical record ?

Accepted Answer

Not all records are: electronically available, but you can get records from your doctor after signing a release of records form. No worries! You can convert and scan them into digital format.

Question 6

i want to adopt. how do i get medical records of the child?

Accepted Answer

Open/confidential: Use of an adoption agency  or voluntary adoption registeries helps with issue of confidentiality. Try  this website,  adoption.Org for needed information. Your healthcare provider can also, help but more with anticipatory guidance on health and emotional issues inherent with adoption . Records from international adoptional may not always be reliable so be prudent with information provided.

Question 7

can i get my own medical records under federal laws protecting consumers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Hipaa regulations allow you  to request your personal medical records from your provider, considering you are not a minor. Some providers may charge a per page or per x-ray fee, or if digital records, a per disk fee.

Question 8

should i get copies of all my medical records at every medical appointment?

Accepted Answer

Why???: The various states require physicians to keep their medical records for a period of years from your last point of contact and be ready to retrieve and transfer the information as needed.If a subsequent treating physician needs any information, it will be available.Hand carried records are often lost & seldom needed if you are able to give a detailed history.

Question 9

can you view and get a copy of all your medical records to keep for yourself   ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get a copy of all of your medical records at your doctor's office.  You may have to pay a fee for the photocopying and administration time.  If you want copies of x-rays, cts, and mris, you need to go to the radiology center and request either print outs or a cd with them.  Again, there will be a charge for that.  Medical records are kept for several years only - each state is different.

Question 10

how would i get my personal medical records?

Accepted Answer

Doctor/facility: You are legally permitted to request your medical records from any doctor's office or healthcare facility (eg hospital, rehab, nursing home). You have to sign a medical records release form at each place. Also, each entity can charge you for reproduction/printing costs & mailing (if applicable). Also, you need to give them a reasonable amount of time to have staff collect and produce the records.

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