In state of TN can a doctor refuse to give you your medical records?

Yes, a doctor can refuse to give you your medical records in Tennessee. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if you have a court order that requires the doctor to release your records, the doctor must comply with the order. Additionally, if your insurance company requests your records, the doctor must release them.

It is important to note that HIPAA, the federal privacy law, does not require doctors to give patients access to their medical records. HIPAA does, however, give patients the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their medical records. If a patient requests a copy of their records, the doctor can charge a reasonable fee for the copying and mailing costs.

If you are having difficulty obtaining your medical records, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health. The Department of Health can investigate complaints and take action against doctors who refuse to release medical records without a valid reason.

Here are some tips for obtaining your medical records:

* Make your request in writing. This will help to ensure that your request is processed correctly.

* Be specific about the records you are requesting. This will help the doctor to locate the records you need.

* Be prepared to pay a reasonable fee for the copying and mailing costs.

* If you are denied access to your records, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health.