What do I do if I find abandoned medical records?
If you find abandoned medical records, you should contact the Consumer Services Unit, and they will determine the best course of action.
How do I request medical records from my physician?
In order to obtain your medical records, you should send a written request via certified mail to the last known address of the physician (you can find a physician’s last known address on their Practitioner Profile). If no response is … Continue reading
New Practice Standards Related to Smoking Marijuana for Medical Use
For information regarding new rules and forms related to smoking marijuana as an appropriate route of administration, please click here. Continue reading
How long must a healthcare practitioner maintain a patient’s records?
According to Rule 64B8-10.002(3), FAC : A licensed physician shall keep adequate written medical records, as required by Section 458.331(1)(m), Florida Statutes, for a period of at least five years from the last patient contact; however, medical malpractice law requires records to … Continue reading
Can a healthcare practitioner charge for records?
Yes. Section 456.057, Florida Statutes, allows a health care practitioner to charge no more than the actual cost of copying, which may include reasonable staff time or an amount designated by rules provided by the regulatory board. The reasonable costs of … Continue reading
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Board Revises Florida’s Telemedicine Practice Rule
Effective March 7, 2016, the Board of Medicine’s revised Telemedicine Rule, Rule 64B8-9.0141, F.A.C., goes into effect. The amended rule reads: (1) “Telemedicine” means the practice of medicine by a licensed Florida physician or physician assistant where patient care, … Continue reading
