You would need to get authorisation from the regulating body before taking any medical files out of the country, also, regulations stipulate that these records must be kept in a secure location with appropriate environmental protection.
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Subject: Re: Closed Electronic Medical Records - OK?
Just a thought......what are the regulations regarding taking medical
records out of the country?
Barbara Wyton
Records Management Specialist
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