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Is there a central database of patient history that all doctors can see?
There is no central database of patient history that all doctors can see. Medical records are typically held by the healthcare provider that saw the patient, such as a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. They are not shared between different healthcare providers unless the patient provides written permission.
This allows the patient to control who sees their records and when, and gives access to information, not control