Do I have the legal right to physically receive my medical records?
Full Question:
My doctor of six months has decided to recuse himself from providing medical care to me. He stated in a letter that he would be willing to provide copies of my medical records to my next choice of physician. Those medical records consists of 14+ years of documents, created by other doctors, that he had no part in creating. I gave those records to him by hand when our professional relationship began. I want the original documents handed back to me so that I can pass them on myself at my own discretion. It is my understanding that he is going to refuse to hand them over to me, but apparently wants to give them to my next physician. Do I have the legal right to physically receive my medical records?
03/30/2007 |
Category: Medical Records |
State: Georgia |
#2395
Answer:
You have the right to receive the records you gave him in the form that you gave him.