>I agree with Peter. I would suggest looking at your state's "Limitations >of Actions" for medical malpractice. Make sure you also have counsel look >at court interpretations of the law. Sometimes they can be a bit >confusing. Another potential resource to consider is the state and local retention schedules published by your state records management department (TSL, LVA, Etc.). Some have sections for medical records and typically identify the appropriate citation. A directory of state archives and records programs can be found at http://www.statearchivists.org/states.htm Bruce L. White, CRM, PMP List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance