Benjamin Franklin was a printer, postmaster, diplomat and a Founding Father, but he was also an inventor. He created bifocal glasses, the library stepstool (a chair whose seat folded down
Physicians closing their practice must be able to provide patients with access to their medical records. This is a legal requirement that is dictated by State medical board laws. The
If you need to move paper records that contain protected health information, use procedures that minimize incidental disclosure. Never leave them lying around and always use caution when handling such
Typically, individuals seeking medical records start by asking their current doctor for assistance. They can also contact a health information exchange (HIE) in their area for more help. Physicians must
Closed records are a subset of the designated record set, subject to a patient’s right to request access and amendment. They include clinical research, dictation notes and audio recordings of
Physicians close their practices for a variety of reasons. They may sell or merge with a larger practice or hospital, retire or become ill and die. Independent and rural practices
Individuals may be able to request their medical records from the custodian of records. But this process can be difficult. Regardless of legal requirements, physicians should make it easy for
Under federal and New York state law, patients have a right to obtain copies of their medical records from any healthcare provider or hospital. They cannot deny a request or
Hydromorphone is a type of opioid analgesic that works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. It is available as an immediate-release tablet, liquid
For years, the health care industry has remained relatively stagnant. It’s a complex system that still lacks the ability to truly adapt to consumer needs and provide the best possible