How To Retrieve Old Medical Files And Health Information?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

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Thu, 12 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : if a doctor's office closed or moved and cannot be located...how does one obtain old files or health information?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
contact medical board

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Doctors are required to maintain records for patients even if they move or relocate. If you can not find the doctor then call the local medical board and they should be able to help you find the doctor and get your records.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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