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I'm in ontario canada & want to know protocol w/ medical file when doc retires. shouldn't they transfer file to new doc? mine is charging for copies.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Charges: In NOrth America it is the norm to pay if you want copies of your medical records. There is a cost factor associated with this.

Answered 2/16/2015

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