What to do if I’m attempting to obtain copies of radiology and surgical notes?
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What to do if I’m attempting to obtain copies of radiology and surgical notes?
I have reviewed the medical records and the actual operating room suite notes are not apart of the record. Nor are the radiology suite notes. I would like copies of those notes.
Asked on November 8, 2012 under Malpractice Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have filed a lawsuit, you can obtain them using a document production request or written interrogatories (written questions). However, until and unless you actually institute a lawsuit, the health care providers (e.g. the hospital) is under no obligation to provide you this material.
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