Sample Letter Requesting Medical Records When Changing Doctors

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Questions & answers

How long does a physician have to send me the copy of medical records I requested? If you made your request in writing for the records to be sent directly to you, the physician must provide copies to you within 15 days. The physician can charge a reasonable fee for the cost of making the copies.
I was treated in your office [at your facility] between [fill in dates]. I request copies of the following [or all] health records related to my treatment. [Identify records requested (e.g., medical-history form you filled out. physician and nurses' notes. test results. consultations with specialists. referrals).]
I request copies of the following [or all] health records related to my treatment. [Identify records requested, e.g. medical history form you provided. physician and nurses' notes. test results, consultations with specialists. referrals.] [Note: HIPAA also allows you to request a summary of your medical records.
Essential information to include: Date of birth. Name. Social Security number. Contact information (address and phone number) Email address. Dates of service and specific records requested (tests, discharge notes, etc.) Method of delivery (email, in person, through mail)
Under HIPAA, patients have a right to request amendments to their medical records, but it is up to the provider to decide whether to agree to their requests. However, regardless of what the provider decides, they must respond to the patient's request.
10 tips to write persuasive request letters Know your addressee. Do not be verbose. Make your letter easy to read. Add call to action. Convince but do not demand. Do not be burdensome. Write in a friendly way and appeal to the reader's feelings. Remain polite and professional.