What’s Involved in Tracking Down Medical Records?

Lots of people don’t realize that tracking down medical records is an enormous hassle until they’re already in the thick of it. This article will give you an idea of how cumbersome the process can be, and how you can avoid the hassle.

Make a List of Doctors, Specialists, Hospitals

The first step is attempting to remember all the doctors, hospitals, and specialists you’ve visited, as well as any surgeries you’ve had. Very few people have attended doctor check-ups with only one physician their entire lives. The average American moves around 10 times during their lifetime, and even if you’ve lived in the same city your whole life, you’ve likely switched doctors when your preferences change or (s)he retires. Don’t forget to include obstetricians and midwifes if you’ve had children.

Get The Digits, Email and Snail Mail Addresses

Once you’re sure you’ve thought of every doctor, specialist, and hospital you’ve gone to, track down all their contact info, including phone numbers, email and snail mail addresses.

Contact Each One Individually

Get in touch with each entity, explain your situation, and ask what will be needed to release the medical records. Some offices charge a fee and require you to sign a release form and mail it in; others have other requirements.

Wait, wait, wait…

Then you’ll have to wait for your documents to arrive in the mail, and then scan them if you’d like to have them electronically. Very few medical offices offer to scan documents for you, or send them as a rush delivery when private individuals call.

Make Sure You’ve Got It All

As documents start arriving, make sure you stay organized so you can tell if there are any gaps in your medical records. If some documents don’t arrive, make sure you follow-up with the medical organizations that you requested them from. Hopefully you won’t have to deal with too much bureaucracy, but it’s pretty common to have to deal with some kind of paperwork snag along the way.

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