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Getting my Medical files

misterdeeds · 2012-05-04 17:18:22

Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum but I couldn't find where to post this. I just heard that my doctor has retired and I am wondering if I can get my medical files and bring them to another doctor or does she have to do it and will/is there a fee for this . I am just having a complete guess here but does this come…

04-05-2012 5:18pm

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misterdeeds

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Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum but I couldn't find where to post this.
I just heard that my doctor has retired and I am wondering if I can get my medical files and bring them to another doctor or does she have to do it and will/is there a fee for this .
I am just having a complete guess here but does this come under the freedom of information act?
Again thanks in advance for all replies .

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#2 04-05-2012 5:20pm

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I could be very wrong but I thought the files were passed onto a replacement doctor.

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#3 04-05-2012 5:21pm

PhilipMarlowe

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I think you can fill out and sign a form at your new doctors to have them transfer your history. It's common enough when people move location or just change practitioners?

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