How can I keep my medical records from getting into the wrong hands? [more inside]
posted by wireless on Oct 2, 2009 - 6 answers

How (and can I) obtain the medical records of a deceased parent, from hospitals in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

I need to find out the name of the uncommon kidney disease that my mother had so that I can be tested for it. The problem is she died in 1997 so I have no idea where (or if) any medical records are being kept. Can anyone tell me how to find out? Details and a description of the disease inside [more inside]
posted by Kioki-Silver on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for tips on organizing personal medical records and information, assuming a chronic or complicated health problem. Things like X-rays and MRI discs, blood test results, prescriptions, notes taken during appointments with the doctor, notes made on non-appointment days about symptoms, medical history, insurance policies and bills, therapies tried and discontinued... what are great ways to keep it all organized, for ease of use (and consistent record-keeping) both for the patient and his care partners?
posted by xo on Aug 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Can incorrect and speculative family history be corrected on my medical records? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Do I need personal copies of my medical records if I'm in good health? [more inside]
posted by almostmanda on Dec 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Is it reasonable or necessary for me to ask my doctor to remove the recent "Tobacco Use Disorder" diagnosis as a "current health condition" from my medical record? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2007 - 11 answers

I just got a statement in the mail from my health insurance company for some lab tests that I'm *pretty* sure I didn't go in for, not having had to go to the doctor or get any tests done since I got said insurance (at least that I can recall). Now what? [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc on Apr 28, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there any way to find out my grandfather's medical / criminal history when a) I know almost nothing about him and b) He's been dead since 1994? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Feb 1, 2006 - 12 answers