Will the doctor give me my medical file?

Question

I want to change doctors and I will need all my paperwork for the new doctor, if I find one. Legally, in South carolina, am I personally allowed " My File"?

Answer 1

You are allowed your file anywhere.

Answer 2

Yes, you are. Most doctors will charge you a fee to get it tho. I know it sounds ridiculous, but you actually have to pay to get your own medical records. I changed doctors and had to pay $28.00 to get my file. Like they say, nothing is free anymore :-)

Answer 3

You are allowed to have the information in the file. As I understand, the information belongs to you but the file belongs to the hospital. You may have to settle for copies. If they don't give them to you it's a violation of HIPPA.

Answer 4

Yes they should do if you can prove your you

its your file

Answer 5

You are entitled to all you records. Your new doctor can request them or you can . If you do you will most likely have to pay a fee per page.  

Answer 6

Your records belong to the doctor. You can have the records sent to your new doctor, or you can pay per page for copies to bring over yourself.

Answer 7

You should be able to.  I am in Canada, and I know when I switched doctors my file was released to me.  I think my new doctor called my old doctor to have the file released though.

Answer 8

Yes, you are entitled to your medical history and they should hand it over without any problem.

Answer 9

You are allowed to take home a copy of your medical file, however, the original must stay with the practice or hospital for legal and pracical reasons.