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Originally Posted by WellShoneMoon
No, medical files don't belong to the patient -- they belong to the medical practice. The patient does have the right to get a copy of the files, for which there is usually a copying charge.
And TELLing the office what you need by phone isn't good enough -- the request needs to be in writing.
I agree with Parnassia above. Re-send the email, revised to include a date by which you need the copies.
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If you read my post, I said "at least a copy"
OP needs to call office to get forms forms, or go to office
Release to other Dr's should be in patient's records
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