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answers to your important questions about medical records.
How can I obtain my birth certificate?
Questions about birth certificates should be directed to the
office of Vital Statistics, in Lee County, Florida, 239-332-9572.
Their web site can be found at:
http://www.lee-county.com/healthdept/vital.htm
Who has access to my Medical Records?
Patient medical records are confidential and shall not be released,
nor the information contained therein disclosed, except in
accordance with legal requirements and Lee Memorial Health
System. Although the information contained within the medical
record belongs to the patient, patient medical records are
the property of Lee Memorial Health System. Patient medical
records are maintained in accordance with legal, accrediting,
and regulatory requirements.
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What is a legal guardian, curator, or personal representative?
If the patient is deceased or lacks the capacity to consent,
copies of patient records may be released, upon the written
request, to the patient's guardian, curator, or personal representative.
The requester shall present proof of court appointment as guardian,
curator, or personal representative. The existence of a personal
representative means a person claiming to be the next of kin
is not entitled to a copy of the patient record, unless the
personal representative authorizes the release of the record,
in writing, to the next of kin.
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What identification is required to obtain a medical record?
Prior to the release of patient medical information, the requesting
party shall be required to provide proof of identification
by providing picture identification.
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How do I get a copy of a patient's living will?
To obtain a copy of a patient's Living Will, the same requirements
must be met as a guardian, curator, or personal
representative.
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Who is considered next of kin?
If the patient is deceased, the patient's personal representative
or the family member who stands next in line of intestate (without
a will) succession shall provide authorization.
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I used to be a patient at Lee Memorial Health System, but
I have
moved. How do I coordinate Out of State Transfers?
If you are out of the state of Florida and would like your medical
records sent to your doctor, please send a letter requesting
that your medical records be sent to your doctor, including the
name of your physician, his/her address, phone number and fax number. Please include
your full name, date of birth, date of discharge, address and
phone number in case we need to contact you. You may print the
Authorization of Release page or the PDF file, fill it out completely
and mail it in.
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How do I obtain my child's medical records?
In general, the written authorization of a parent or guardian
is required to release patient records of minor; however, if
a minor is authorized by law to consent to his/her medical
treatment, parents are not entitled to the patient information
and the minor is the appropriate person to provide authorization
for the release of his or her medical records. Patient records
of minors are otherwise governed by the same rules that apply
to the release of adult patient medical records.
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How do I get a copy of my Radiology Film?
To obtain a copy of your X-Ray, you must call the Radiology
department
directly.
Cape Coral Hospital: 239-574-0321
Gulf Coast Hospital: 239-768-8412
Health Park Medical Center: 239-432-3326
Lee Memorial Hospital: 239-334-5326
South West Florida Regional Medical Center: 239-939-8532
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