For information specific to your state, contact your local medical society. Patients are entitled to a copy of their medical records.
Patients have the right to a photocopy of all records and charts for their personal use.
Physicians can legally and ethically charge a patient to cover the costs of copying and transferring records. These charges are limited by House Bill 1048, Act 25 of Pennsylvania law. Physicians cannot withhold records until an outstanding bill is paid. Physicians must keep records for adults for seven years after the last visit. Physicians may charge for producing patient records.