Melissa P. asked

⚖️  Law

Is it illegal for a doctor to not release medical records even when I signed a medical release form? My new doctor needs the records so I can be seen, and my old doctor is ignoring the request. I have called for 2 weeks asking about my records, and the receptionist keeps telling me the doctor will look over it and call me, but I never get a phone call from the doctor. It's getting frustrating.

May 14th, 2024

Shirley S. answered

It is generally not legal for a doctor to withhold medical records when a valid release form has bee...

May 14th, 2024

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