Question for the attorneys...Eddie, Sun

saint

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Back when I did med mal I would always have the family ask for the records. they are entitled and can get them quicker...and with less hassle ..than a subpoena.

I dont think you can or should bill for that. Would be terrible if there was a suit---you charged a family to give you a report of the treatment you gave which you are supposed to document to begin with? I wouldnt even charge for the copies even if you can. Assume youa re getting sued...you want to look like the good guy with nothing to hide who was as cooperative as possible.

Everyone is right on the HIPPA stuff...but these days there has probably already been one signed by the parent. If not, get the parent to sign and give them the report.

Is there a difference b/w records and a new/separate letter pertaining to the injury. We give records out all the time...moving families, change of practice, etc etc. This is a little different. We've already provided the records. They want a narrative of the findings (spelled out in lamens), which is not part of my records.
 

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Saint-I must have misunderstood as well. If they want something like that and it isnt something you normally do yes charge them and when you are asked to testify charge for that as well.
 
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