QUESTION
Can my physician refuse to release my medical records to me?
Asked on Jun 07th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Iowa
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This is a medical doctor and is not psychiatric treatment. Please advise. Thank you.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Under Michigan law, the records belong to you.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 4:01 AM
No. Ask him why he will not do so.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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No. you are entitled to your medical records. You may have to pay for copies.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Civil Litigation Attorney serving Van Nuys, CA
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Once you provide a written, HIPPA-compliant authorization, your physician can't refuse to release your medical records to you.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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No, he or she cannot.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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Dordick Law Corporation
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No.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Did he/she refuse or ask you to pay a copying charge? Provide a letter and then arrange a date to pick them up saying you'll pay for the copy charge.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2013 at 10:16 PM