How to Send Medical Records to a Lawyer

Whether you've had multiple operations or are the epitome of good health, you may need to provide your lawyer with a copy of your medical records. Your lawyer may request a copy of your medical records if you have recently been in an accident or are claiming disability. Thorough review of your past medical history will help your lawyer fight for your rights. While you may be embarrassed at the idea of someone reviewing your health history, realize that your lawyer is a professional and needs as much information as possible in order to help you.

Things You'll Need

• Medical release form

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Instructions

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  Contact your doctor's office to request a medical release form. Your doctor can fax or mail this to you, or you may pick up a copy directly from the records department of your physician's office.

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  Fill out the medical release form. Include your name, birth date, Social Security number, address, telephone number and what specific information you want to be released. For example, you can request that your pathology reports be released but not your X-ray reports.

• 3

  Specify where you want your records to be sent. While your doctor's office can provide you a copy of your records, it is often quicker for your physician to fax or mail the records directly to your lawyer.

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  Fax, mail or hand-deliver your written medical release form to your doctor's office. Ask for a receipt for the request or a note that specifies approximately how long it will take for your lawyer to receive the records.