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Florida Administrative Code § 64B18-15.001

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“Medical records of podiatric physician who dies, terminates practice or relocates; retention; time limitations; definition under the Department of Health regulations”

The executor, personal representative or survivor of a deceased podiatrist must retain medical records for 2 years from the date of the death of the podiatrist. The executor, personal representative or survivor of a deceased podiatrist must publish a notice in a newspaper to notify patients on how to access their medical records.

A podiatrist who terminates or relocates his practice must retain his medical records for 2 years. He must mail a notice to his patients on how they can obtain their records. 

Related laws:

Florida Statutes § 456.057

Florida Statutes § 456.058

Florida Statutes § 461.005


Current as of June 2015