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At least in the UK,yes, as the new doctor will be directly involved in your care. You are allowed to share records as a doctor with members of the medical staff directly involved with your care.

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Q: If a doctor leaves a practice is it legal for them to transfer medical records to another doctor without permission?
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Consequnces for medical mal practice?

The consequences for medical malpractice can include very large damage payouts, marks on a doctor's record, and-in certain severe cases and from multiple offenses-loss of medical license to practice. But in order for these things to happen, there must be a solid case against the medical professional. The law article below lists some of the things that must be proven for a guilty verdict in a medical malpractice suit. Tort reform is also important to factor in to the equation.


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Duty of confidentiality imposed by law on doctor?

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Who keeps the medical records when a new doctor buys the practice?

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What is certain state are called Laws applying specifically to the practice of medicine?

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What has made the transfer of medical records a necessity in our society?

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What is the importance of medical practice?

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What is the purpose of the medical practice?

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Can a soldier's medical records be released with the soldiers permission for national security?

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