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Who has ownership of x-rays?

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Mountainwoman70

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California
Dental office claims to "own" my dental x-rays and will not release them to me.
 


lealea1005

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California
Dental office claims to "own" my dental x-rays and will not release them to me.

The Dentist owns the x-rays. You are entitled to copies of the x-rays. They are permitted to charge a nominal fee for copying the x-rays.
 

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