Instructions for handling medical records upon discontinuation of medical practice, Md. Code Regs. 10.01.16.06
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Instructions for handling medical records upon discontinuation of medical practice
When a health care provider discontinues medical practice, the health care provider must immediately secure the medical records until the medical records are:
- Transferred to another health care provider who will be assuming the medical practice;
- Given to the patient;
- Transferred to a new health care provider at the patient’s direction; or
- Destroyed.