If you have received mental health, developmental disability or substance abuse services (MH/DD/SAS) services treatment through an LME-MCO provider network and you would like to obtain your medical records,
contact the provider agency directly
.
What do mental health records include?
HHS outlines psychotherapy notes are not inclusive of
medical prescriptions, session start and stop times, frequency of treatment, clinical tests, summaries of diagnosis, symptoms, prognosis
, etc. These pieces of information are considered mental health records, and thus part of the patient’s general medical record.
How do I get my medical records in NC?
To obtain a copy of the medical records you must
request the records from the medical care provider
. To provide these medical records to you, your health care provider must follow government privacy laws called HIPAA. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
How long are mental health records?
Normally records are kept for
up to 8 years
after you were last seen by the service or discharged. These are called ‘adult health records’. There are some exceptions, that are explained below.
Can a doctor refuse to release medical records?
Under HIPAA, they are required to provide you with a copy of your health information within 30 days of your request.
A provider cannot deny you a copy of your records because you have not paid for the health services you have received.
How long must medical records be kept?
Different records are kept for different lengths of time. Most records are destroyed after a certain period of time. Generally most health and care records are kept for
eight years after your last treatment
.
How much can you charge for medical records in North Carolina?
North Carolina General Statutes §90-411
$0.75 for first 25 pages
. $0.50 for pages 26-100. $0.25 for pages over 100. Minimum fee of $10.00 permitted.
How do I get my deceased parents medical records in North Carolina?
Generally, in North Carolina, you have the right to get a deceased patient’s medical record
if you are the executor or administrator of their estate
. If the estate is not administered, you have the right to get a deceased patient’s medical record if you are their next of kin.
How can I get a copy of my immunization records in NC?
Phone: 1-877-873-6247
. Fax: 1-800-544-3058. Immunization inquiry webform for Recipients.
Can someone access my medical records without my permission?
General Rules
HIPAA provides that
individuals generally have a right to access their own healthcare records
.
What are the three rules of HIPAA?
The three components of HIPAA security rule compliance. Keeping patient data safe requires healthcare organizations to exercise best practices in three areas:
administrative, physical security, and technical security
.
Can anyone access my medical records?
No. Your medical records are confidential.
Nobody else is allowed to see them unless they: Are a relevant healthcare professional
.
How far back can I access my medical records?
The short answer is most likely
five to ten years after a patient’s last treatment, last discharge or death
. That being said, laws vary by state, and the minimum amount of time records are kept isn’t uniform across the board.
Can your medical records be changed?
Medical records cannot usually be changed
, but a note can be added explaining why they are incorrect. It is important that your records are accurate because the treatment you are given may depend on them.
Who can access health records under the Access to Health Records Act 1990?
Access to Health Records Act 1990
A personal representative is the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate
. 38. The personal representative is the only person who has an unqualified right of access to a deceased patient’s record and need give no reason for applying for access to a record.
How long should mental health records be retained?
Mental health records –
20 years after no further treatment considered necessary or 8 years after death
. when young person was 17, or 8 years after death.
How long should you retain trust records and documents?
Trust administration files
Trustees should retain papers
until the end of the trust period plus six years
.
How are patient records stored?
Most GP medical records are a combination of paper records (such as Lloyd George records) and digital records, either
stored on the surgery’s computer system, in filing cabinets or stored externally at a document storage facility
.
Can a hospital refuse to give you your medical records?
Yes, it is obligatory for doctors, hospitals to provide the copy of the case record or medical record to the patient or his legal representative
.
