The multiple steps of care including history, orders, vital signs, medications, lab, imaging and testing results, consultations, biopsies, procedures, clinical outcomes, and care plans are documented in the current comprehensive medical record which is largely in an electronic format.
Begin by specifying your name, the entity authorized to disclose information, and the individuals or entities you authorize to receive it. Indicate the specific information and purpose for which it will be disclosed, add an expiration date or event, and sign and date the form to confirm your consent.
You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.
The Case Report Form (CRF) is a pivotal tool in clinical research. It is a document used in clinical trials to collect data from each participating patient. The CRF serves as a record of each participant's clinical and demographic information, which is critical to the trial's success.
The Medical Record Number (MRN) is the critical link between a patient and the patient's medical records. All UTMB Health staff responsible for patient registration must ensure that each patient receiving services at UTMB Health is assigned only one unique, permanent MRN.
Clinical record means a paper or electronic file that is main- tained by the provider and contains pertinent psychological, medical, and clinical information for each person served.
Records include information such as demographics, assessment data, treatment plans, session progress notes, homework assignments, tracking forms, and progress reports.
If you are not using a form, be sure to include the full name, address, phone number, and secure fax or secure email address where the provider can send you the records.