Legal Question in Health Care Law in California

Medical records, & what's allowed?

I might have a malpractice case and I have all my medical records with the exception from my surgeon. (Which I want HIS records more then anyones.) He is the one I am claiming botched my surgery and caused injury. I have 7 doctors & ALL of them have given me their progress notes along with all my other records. But my surgeon says I am not entitled to his progress notes. He says those are his. How come all my other doctors gave me their progress notes? Someone told me HIPPA states I am entitled to his progress notes. Am I, and if so how do I make him hand them over? I will need these for an attorney. What's he hiding?


Asked on 10/26/07, 3:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

Re: Medical records, & what's allowed?

He will be disciplined by the medical board if you file a complaint. Go to his office and demand all your records in writing. Keep a copy of your demand and if you do not get your records in 5 days call the medical board.

Good luck.

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Answered on 10/26/07, 11:21 am


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