If your doctor dies and no one takes over his practice how do you get a copy of your medical records?

Question

If your doctor dies and no one takes over his practice how do you get a copy of your medical records?

Answer 1

By law, medical records have  to be preserved for 7 years at least.  The Family will make arrangements for the records. or the deceased doctor's attorney will. Usually there is an announcement in the newspaper as to how to get the records.

If you missed the announcement, often the office phone number will tell you how to get your records for a period of time.  If not, try the Medical Society, as suggested.

Answer 2

Contact your local medical society.