I have not heard anything about the complaint I submitted sixty days ago. What is the status?
You can call Christina Smith at (609) 826-7134 or by email at bmepatientadvocate@dca.lps.state.nj.us who can assist you in learning more about the status of your complaint. Top • Do I have a right to my medical records? In most instances, the patient has a right to receive a copy of his or her medical records, not the original. Although most patients assume that the records belong to them, the Board requires that the physician to maintain the original to ensure that the patient’s medical history is available to any subsequent treating physician or health care provider. Copies may be given to the patient, another doctor, your attorney, your insurance company or another family member if the patient expressly authorizes it. If a patient is deceased, the duly appointed executor or administrator of the estate may obtain copies also. Medical records cannot be released to a spouse, family member (except in the case of a child), attorney or any other person unless the patient gives his/her exp
