Your right to your medical records

By Dr Milton Lum

According to a judicial ruling, there are only a few limited circumstances where a healthcare provider can refuse to disclose a patient’s own medical records to them upon request. — TNS

Everyone seeks medical attention at some point in their lives.

Whenever there is an interaction with a healthcare facility, a medical record is generated.

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