How often do you review your medical records? If the answer is rarely or never, you’re not taking full advantage of your rights as a patient. According to HIPAA laws, every person has a right to request and obtain their medical records, and fulfilling this right can vastly improve the quality of care you receive.
DrOwl understands the power of personal health data. Our medical records app allows patients to access their complete healthcare history digitally using a mobile device, which means you can enjoy 24/7 access to your health records.
If you’d like to receive a copy of your medical records from Anil Verma, MD or another practitioner, you’ll usually have two options:
Patient portals require you to create an account in order to access medical information online. With request forms, you’ll need to fill in the relevant information and submit the form to your doctor so they can fulfill your request. In most cases, clinics make request forms available online, but in rare instances, you may need to visit the office to get a copy.
Once the form has been submitted, your doctor must complete the request in a certain period of time, with a maximum limit of 60 days. However, most people receive their records well before the deadline, especially when hospitals and clinics use digital storage methods.
The hassle of requesting medical information prevents some patients from interacting with their health records, but our healthcare app offers a more efficient way. With DrOwl, patients can create a central storage hub for all their medical information. When you have questions about your healthcare, you can access your medical records from a mobile device. You can also:
Learn more about DrOwl and its many impressive features or download the app to get started. And if you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
