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Old patient records

Discussion in 'Practice Management' started by jos, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. jos

    jos Active Member


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    I have 10+ years of old record card files taking up room at the clinic. does anyone know how long we have to keep them for? I have been computerized for many years and scan in old notes of current Pts but what about those who have died or moved away?
    Any ideas on the legal aspects?
     
  2. zagcat

    zagcat Welcome New Poster

    nhs UK states 8 yrs after completion of treatment or death for adult patients. 25 yrs for children . Lots of Info on nhs and bma websites via Google , worth a read as there are exceptions. How they are destroyed, that is another issue .
     
  3. jos

    jos Active Member

    Thanks-I guess it is a similar time frame in Australia?
     
  4. WApod

    WApod Member

    I don't know if it's the same for all states but in WA you have to keep records for 7 years, unless it's for an Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander person in which case they can't be destroyed.
     
  5. TL74

    TL74 Active Member

  6. jos

    jos Active Member

    Thanks- now I have some culling to do....

    it is rather nostalgic, though, reading some of the names of lovely patients who have moved on-some funny memories too, of the real characters who brightened the day!
    It is also amazing how patients come back after years and years...just had one back for new orthoses who had not been back since 2002!
    And the kids I use to see who are now young adults...ooofff...I'm getting old!
     
  7. Heather J Bassett

    Heather J Bassett Well-Known Member

    jos, yes the memories are so much fun! I have 33 years worth of files!! it is amazing!

    I had a 34 year old female turn up.

    I recognized the name!! Was not sure why?

    File revealed she came in at age 4 with a wart! Was my first Paeds case!

    We still have hard copy files from way back.

    One day when you finish culling yours, feel free to come and culll mine? :) LOL

    Have a great weekend!
     
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