What are the requirements for retaining medical records?

@VINS_VS (528)
India
November 16, 2006 2:08pm CST
Medical records must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. For pediatric patient medical records they must also be maintained until patients reach the age of 21
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abeerali
@abeerali (383)
• United Arab Emirates
16 Nov 06
THE PARENT SHOULD KEEP A FILE WITH DEM CONTAINING ALL THE MEDICAL RECORDS DUNT BOTHER IF THE HOSPITAL HAS IT OR NO U SHOULD COZ U DUNO WHEN U WILL MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY,WHEN DA DOC WILL LEAVE,WHEN THE HOSPITAL WILL SHUT DOWN...ASK DA HOSPITAL TO GIVE U EACH TIME U VISIT
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pusiket
@pusiket (1756)
• Philippines
20 Nov 06
i don't have any idea.
achilles7
@achilles7 (1276)
• India
20 Nov 06
I am above the age of 21 that means I do not require a medical record.Have a medical record with you for your ready reference.
happygal68
@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
20 Nov 06
I have had to move with my kids a few times in my life and I always get a copy of their medical, dental, and school records to take with me. That way I do not have to wait on the new doctor to request their records. I just feel safer doing it this way, and they are there if I need them fast.