Fax machines are an easy, reliable way to get documents from one place to another quickly. It's one reason doctors' offices use them so frequently when sharing patient information. "There has to be ...

If you are considering a medical malpractice claim, it is important to understand what types of documents and other records you should keep. These documents will be used as evidence to support your ...

Patients with duplicate medical records are five times more likely to die after being admitted to hospital and three times ...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you'll probably have to make some phone calls. If you're lucky, you may get away with firing off a few quick emails or logging into old patient portals. The ...

Patients with duplicate medical records are 5 times more likely to die after being admitted to hospital and 3 times more ...

Medical records, although presenting nothing more than a confirmation of care, attach themselves to a personal injury claim ...

A recent decision by the Bush Administration threatens to delay or weaken long-sought medical privacy protections in federal law. The ACLU supports the strongest possible medical confidentiality rules ...

I write a lot about being organized and prepared to avoid chaos in tough situations. Medical emergencies are a perfect example of the type of situation where planning ahead and detailing what you want ...

Employers often fail to appreciate the ramifications of industrial hygiene data and medical records. Even non-detect records must be maintained ...