Getting Your Medical Records – Know Your Rights
By C. Kevin Leonard – New Hampshire Personal Injury Attorney
A patient is entitled to a copy of his or her medical record but not the original. The New Hampshire Board of Medicine requires that a physician maintain the original record.
State law, RSA 332-I, allows patients to obtain a copy of their medical records for a limited charge. RSA 332-I states the following:
Medical Records. — All medical information contained in the medical records in the possession of any health care provider shall be deemed to be the property of the patient. The patient shall be entitled to a copy of such records upon request. The charge for the copying of a patient’s medical records shall not exceed $15 for the first 30 pages or $.50 per page, whichever is greater; provided that copies of filed records such as radiograms, x-rays, and sonograms shall be copied at a reasonable cost.
You are entitled to get a copy of your medical records even if you still owe your doctor money. The Board’s rules, Med 501.02, also address a patient getting copies of their medical records.
If you have been injured in a personal injury or medical malpractice, you should consult an experienced personal injury attorney such as one of the attorneys at Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. Call us at 1-800-240-1988 or fill out our online contact form.
Contact C. Kevin Leonard for a free case evaluation:
1-800-240-1988 or kleonard@nhlawoffice.com
