We all want free things. When you find out your favorite clothing store is offering buy one, get one free on select items, you’d probably fly down there in a jiffy. Or when someone offers to buy you a scoop of ice cream on a blazing hot day, you’re likely to be quick to accept the offer.
Unfortunately, not everything in life is free. If anything, most things aren’t. If it isn’t money that we have to spend to get something we want or need, it’s time or energy we must spend.
When it comes to your own medical records, however, you might think that these are always free and easily accessible. That’d be an understandable assumption because, after all, you already spend a lot of money at the doctor, and your medical records are your personal business. But the truth is, medical records are not free, and you can’t just ask your doctor to get a copy of them, no matter how much you beg or plead. Not even the saddest sob story will work.
While it’s bad news for patients that they can’t get their medical records for free, the good news is, they don’t cost very much to obtain. Considering that most medications, surgeries, medical treatments, x-rays, and the like are very costly, a copy of your medical records, if anything, is a bargain.
How much you must spend to receive your medical records all depends on how many copies you obtain, how you want your records delivered (e.g., paper copy, digital copy), and the type of shipping you opt for – if applicable.
In the end, ordering a copy of your medical records is perhaps one of the most affordable things you could ever purchase that relates to healthcare and your general wellness. For that, we can be very grateful.
Although you can’t just request your records from your doctor or hospital, what you can do is request them safely through the Order Medical Records website. All we ask is that you fill out a simple form on our website, and soon enough, you’ll be on your way to receiving your copy – once your request is approved, of course! (And no worries, we promise we don’t overcharge; we want to make costs easy on the pocket.)
Call us with any questions about the process at 714 559-3071.