Medical records
Medical Records and their disposal
Disposal of medical records is the responsibility of a medical practitioner or the personal representative of a deceased medical practitioner.
Click here for the AMA policy which was adopted by the former Medical Council of Tasmania and is still used by AHPRA.
It would be considered appropriate professional behaviour for a medical practitioner intending to leave a medical practice, to notify established patients directly and/or by letter (including facsimile or email) or indirectly by newspaper advertisement and by display of notices at the place of practice. Such notification should provide patients with options on the transfer of care and details of how their medical records may be transferred.
Ideally, all medical records will be disposed of by transfer to the patient or the patient's new medical advisor (with the patient's consent wherever practicable).
For more information click here.
Document Storage Companies Medical Practitioners can use.
17 Westbury Road, Launceston 7250. Tasmania
Phone 03 6343 4744
Fax 03 6344 3595
- They store documents for over 210 Tasmanian companies & government organizations including medical practices, hospitals and councils.
- The Document Centre also accepts responsibility for the storage, retrieval and eventual destruction of files belonging to retiring practitioners or practices that may be closing. This service is provided with one upfront account, removing what can be a headache for practice staff and doctors.
- The use of a controlled and monitored environment means that files are stored safely and securely. References are available upon request.