Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

I need my original dental x-rays. Do I need a court order to get them from my dentist? And can I get a court order?


Asked on 8/05/09, 7:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

I don't see why if they're YOUR dental x-rays, which are your own patient medical records, that the dentist would refuse to give them up to you. Unless there is some regulations or laws, which I do not know, which would prevent them from releasing "original dental x-rays."

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

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Answered on 8/06/09, 5:21 pm


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