What is the law for a medical facility to timely produce my medical records?
Dave asked:
I live in washington State and I requested my medical records from the institution I was treated at and have not obtained the records yet. I have also not been told a date as to when I might to expet them. To my knowledge, I believe that thereis a 15 day period that medical institutions had to provide me, or inform me as to when I might receive my medical recrds. Is this grounds for a lawsuit?
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I live in washington State and I requested my medical records from the institution I was treated at and have not obtained the records yet. I have also not been told a date as to when I might to expet them. To my knowledge, I believe that thereis a 15 day period that medical institutions had to provide me, or inform me as to when I might receive my medical recrds. Is this grounds for a lawsuit?
April 18th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Instead of huffing and puffing, threatening lawsuits, and just plain being a pain in the ass, why don’t you just pick up the phone, call them, and ask what the problem is.?? TedEx
April 19th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Here’s the section of WA state law pertaining to patient’s examination and copying of records:
Here’s the section of WA state law that deals with civil remedies if a provider fails to comply:
So, yes, it is grounds for a lawsuit, but I would be patient (no pun intended) and give them an brief opportunity to produce the records. Fixer