Setting the Record Straight: What You Need to Know about Medical Records
A medical record is clinical information pertaining to a patient accumulated by a physician. It can include medical history, findings of an exam, and records of complaints and diagnoses. Patients are entitled to access these records, although physicians have property rights to records since they are required to keep originals for seven years.
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From ownership rights to copying fees, Setting the Record Straight will help you make sure you’re handling these vital documents appropriately and legally. State Society members can order a printed copy of Setting the Record Straight: What You Need to Know about Medical Records through our online store or can download the PDF below.
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Last Updated: 5/19/2008