4 Reasons You Might Need Copies of Your Medical Records
You likely hear about medical records in the news or when you’re at your doctor’s office, but shake it off thinking that you’ll never need to worry about them. Actually, there are several instances where you might be required to obtain copies of your medical records. Don’t believe us? Keep reading!
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Moving to a New City, State or Country
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Compiling a Family Medical History
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Registering for School
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Seeing a Specialist
If you are moving to a new city, state or country, guess what? You’re going to need copies of your medical records. No, it’s not a requirement of moving in and of itself, but your new physician will need to review your medical records so they can get a better picture of your health history and can provide you the best care possible. It can be difficult to obtain copies once you’ve moved, so try to make it part of your pre-move checklist!
With so many genetic conditions and diseases, it’s always a good idea to have a family medical history. These detail medical conditions of your immediate family for generations and can help you and your doctor catch potential issues before they advance too far. However, chances are that everyone in your family might not remember every diagnosis or treatment they’ve had. This is why obtaining copies of everyone’s medical records can help create a clearer, more accurate picture for future generations.
When you register for school one thing that is often asked of you is to provide your immunization records. Grade schools and even colleges now, want to know that you or your children have been vaccinated for potentially deadly and highly contagious diseases. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to obtain copies quickly and if you’re up against a deadline, you might really start to worry. That’s why it’s a good idea to request copies well in advance just so they’re handy whenever you might be required to present them.
If you have been seeing your general physician for some time, but they eventually recommend you see a specialist, chances are that you are going to need copies of your medical records. Your specialist will want to review your health history, read up on the notes from your primary physician, and will also need access to any diagnostic tests or images to view the results.
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If you find yourself in any of the situations listed above or even on that isn’t listed above, Certified Field Agent can help! We have a nationwide network of document retrieval specialists that are ready, willing, and able to obtain copies of your medical records quickly and affordably. To get started ordering your medical records today, contact us at 714-632-3480!
