Legal Question in Health Care Law in Missouri
Medical records
Can a former doctor withhold your medical records from a new doctor until the balance of what is owed is paid off? I am currently making payments on the balance.
Asked on 1/26/09, 1:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt
Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC
Re: Medical records
No. That is unethical. Report him to the Missouri Board for the Registration of the Healing Arts and tell them that he is jeopardizing your health care by refusing the records request. You will get your records.
Answered on 1/26/09, 2:42 pm
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