Patients at A Plus Medical Care PC expect quality care from the doctors and other medical professionals that see to their needs. Part of that care involves the generation of medical reports detailing what happened during the visit, which will become a part of a person’s healthcare history.
You may not think too much about your medical records but rest assured that they contain essential information on your past and current medical conditions, prescriptions, allergies, treatments, and more. Accessing your personal records can have a positive impact on your health, and patients can use DrOwl to easily access records from the comfort and convenience of a compatible mobile device.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule stipulates that individuals must have access to their medical records in the majority of cases. However, getting your records is often a multi-step process that can be quite involved.
Your first step should be to contact A Plus Medical Care PC and let staff know that you’d like a copy of your records. You may be directed to an online portal containing your personal medical information or asked to fill out a digital form to complete your request. In the absence of these options, you will need to create a request letter with the following information:
You may also be asked to provide a copy of your photo ID to verify your identity. Additionally, some healthcare facilities ask for the dates of service and a description of the medical records you’re requesting.
States often have their own rules and regulations when it comes to how long a facility has to fulfill patient records requests. With digital records, you may get access to information immediately when using an online portal. If the clinic or hospital must retrieve records and send them to you, it may take as long as 60 days. While clinics like A Plus Medical Care PC typically try to fulfill requests in a timely manner, delays can and do happen.
DrOwl is an innovative healthcare app that allows patients to access and review their medical records any time they see fit. Upon signing up for our app and creating an account, users can select their medical provider to add health information to their accounts. You can even combine records from different providers to establish a personal healthcare hub.
When you visit new doctors and specialists, records generated during appointments will be added to your profile. That means no more contacting clinics directly or drafting lengthy request letters to get access to your own medical information. Contact us today to learn more about DrOwl and how it works. You can also visit our website to see how our app benefits patients.
