Patients rights to file info

[terbear323]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Idaho

Do I have a legal right to request copies of everything that is in my medical file at my doctor's office?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[ecmst12]

For the most part, yes, though some doctors misinterpret HIPAA and believe they only need to/are allowed to release the records that originated in that office, not copies of records from other doctors, or test results etc. But that's a misinterpretation. If you request all your records, you should get all your records. Expect to have to pay reasonable copying fees.

 

[lealea1005]

In addition to what ecmst stated, a Physician may use his/her discretion in releasing psychiatric notes to a patient. They are permitted withhold psychiatric records if they feel the release of said records would be harmful to the health and well being of the patient.

 

[terbear323]

Thanks so much for the info. Much appreciated.