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Collecting Your Records

The following information will make it easier and less frustrating to navigate and collect your health care records. Unless you have a pressing need, don’t feel that you must collect all of them at once just get started.

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Locating Your records – Chances are that if you are like most people your records are scattered across many different providers, facilities and multiple geographic locations. Changes in providers and the addition of various specialists that you and your family members have and will see is one of the main reasons to consolidate the records. Continue reading ‘Collecting Your Records’

How can I obtain copies of my health record?

Contact your doctors’ offices or the health information management or medical records staff at each facility where you received treatment. Ask if your records are in an electronic format that you can access yourself, or if you need to request that they make copies for you. Also, ask your physician or health information management professional to help you determine which parts of your record you need. Continue reading ‘How can I obtain copies of my health record?’

My physician died and I’d like to know where I can locate the health record maintained about me?

Even if your physician moved, retired, or died, his or her estate has an obligation to retain your records, including immunization records, for a period defined by federal and state law. Often this retention period is 10 years following your last visit (or until a child/ patient is 21). Continue reading ‘My physician died and I’d like to know where I can locate the health record maintained about me?’

I’m caring for a parent, how can I get copies of their health records?

To access another adult’s information:

Do I have the right to see my child’s health record?

Yes, generally parents do have access to their minor children’s health record. There are three circumstances where parents do not have access:

What rights do I have to my records?

Accessing Your Health Records
You have the right to access your health records. You may view or receive copies of your records, or instead request a summary of the information. If you receive copies of your records, the office holding the records has the right to charge you the cost of making the copies. You may have to submit a written request to view or receive copies, so the office has a record of your request. Continue reading ‘What rights do I have to my records?’

Doesn’t the government store a copy of my health record?

No. There is no nationwide repository of health records. Your health records are stored by your primary doctor or any other specialist or facility where you have received treatment. That is why it is such a good idea to create your own personal health record, so there is one complete source of information about you.

How will I benefit from using CrisisID’s medical section?

If you are like most people your health information is scattered across many states with a variety of providers and in various facilities. Keeping your own complete, updated and easily accessible health record means you can play a more proactive role in your healthcare. Not only will this play an important role in improving your health but it could save your life. Continue reading ‘How will I benefit from using CrisisID’s medical section?’

Am I required to pay for copies of my health record?

Your healthcare provider is allowed to charge a reasonable fee for copies of your health record. The fee can only include the cost of copying (including supplies and labor), as well as postage if you request the copy to be mailed. If you request an explanation of this information, you may also be charged a fee for its preparation.