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How can a patient make sure that her “original” mammograms are being transferred instead of “copies” of them?

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How can a patient make sure that her “original” mammograms are being transferred instead of “copies” of them?

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When requested by the patient (or by someone acting on her behalf), the facility is obligated by law to send the original mammograms for temporary or permanent transfer. Personnel at the receiving facility will usually be able to tell if the films are copies.