Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

do doctors offices have a right to deny medical records requested by a disability determination service and charge the patient for those records if they decide to come pick up a copy themselves.


Asked on 3/08/13, 2:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

They are using their resources and employee time for making the copies. Many businesses charge a fee for such services.

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Answered on 3/08/13, 2:30 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

While some doctors will give free copies to patients, most charge, and it's certainly legal for them to do so. Having said that, many charge a patient less than they charge a lawyer, so you may save money picking them up.

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Answered on 3/08/13, 3:05 pm


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