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These requests are treated as a priority and in most cases the records are transferred within two days. If your records are electronic, and they can be accepted onto your new GP practice computer system, they'll normally be transferred within two days of your old practice agreeing to release them.

If you have an urgent need to get copies of your medical records, please call the Release of Information Unit at 734-936-5490 Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm or fax your request to 734-936-8571.

A healthcare provider can refuse to supply some of your request if, for example: it is likely to cause serious harm to the physical or mental health of any individual. the information you have asked for contains information that relates to another person.

It will usually appear in your GP health record within 48 hours, but may take longer if it needs to be added manually.

How long does a physician have to send me the copy of medical records I requested? If you made your request in writing for the records to be sent directly to you, the physician must provide copies to you within 15 days. The physician can charge a reasonable fee for the cost of making the copies.

Most healthcare providers aim to respond to requests within three weeks. If you do not hear back within this time write again or call to request an update. If you have not heard anything after 40 days you can make a formal complaint. See section 9 for more information on how to do this.