
For the Patient: FAQ About Virtual Medical Appointments
Questions about telehealth? We have answers.
As patients try virtual medical appointments, several questions may arise.
Get the answersAs patients try virtual medical appointments, several questions may arise.
Get the answersCreated to assist patients and providers in understanding and complying with patients “individual right of access” to their inform
AHIMA Patient Request Model FormThe Consumer Health Information Bill of Rights explains your right to access your personal health information.
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Read AHIMA’s statementActively manage your rights to privacy and access to your records
Understand and make educated decisions about using mobile health applications
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
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Read MoreThe law says that anyone can see your health record if he or she needs it in order to provide your treatment, to facilitate payment for healthcare services and to make sure quality care is being re...
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Read MoreThe cost of copies of your health record depends on the policy at your healthcare facility. Your healthcare provider is allowed to charge a reasonable fee for copies of your health record. The fee ...
Read MoreIf your doctor dies, his or her estate has an obligation to retain your records, including immunization records, for a period defined by federal and state law. Often this retention period is seven ...
Read MorePersonal health records (PHRs) are not the same as electronic health records (EHRs). Therefore, you may store your PHR in the form of paper, on a personal computer, on the Internet or on portable d...
Read MoreIf you are in critical condition and need medical treatment, your family or caregiver must determine and/or approve the treatment you receive. In this case, access to your medical history from your...
Read MoreHospitals can share information with family members without your authorization if you are unable to consent and a family member (such as spouse, parent or child) is involved in providing your care....
Read MoreIn general, parents do have access to their minor children’s health records. There are three circumstances where parents do not have access: when the minor is the one who consents to care...
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