Do patients have rights to request operative notes from a surgery?

Thank you for your question.  It may seem like you were given the run around but there are specific laws and regulations that require one to have a written request and proof of identity before any medical records can be released.  The records can only be released to the person requesting them unless there is an additional release that says it can be given to someone else.  Good luck.

Thank you for your question.  Yes, typically you will need to sign a medical records release form.  That is standard and there are numerous laws that regulate access to medical records.  You will be able to get your records as long as you fill out the appropriate paperwork.  Good luck. 

You have the rights to all of your medical information from any physician you have seen. This includes your operative reports. 

 The patient has the right to his or her own chart. You should not have to sign a release to get your own information. I will speak to the office manager instead of the receptionist concerning this matter. 

It is required that your medical record be available to you only with your written permission. This may take a number of days get the records pulled and copied for you. Doctors offices will have different policies about how they get released, and I certainly think it is appropriate for the doctor to review the note prior to that release.