Plain-language guides on getting copies of your scans and records, managing your family’s health history, and getting a confident second opinion.
A step-by-step guide to getting copies of your actual MRI, CT, and X-ray images (not just the report) — who to ask, what to request, formats, timelines, and how to view them yourself.
Guide · RecordsHow to request your medical records the right way: who to contact, the release form, what to specify, how long it takes, what it can cost, and how to get everything in one place.
Guide · FamilyHow to access and organize medical records for your children, aging parents, or someone you care for — the authorization you need, keeping it private, and being ready for emergencies.
Guide · Second opinionsA practical guide to getting a medical second opinion: what to bring (the actual images, not just the report), how to gather your records, and how to share them securely — even remotely.
Guide · ImagingDICOM is the standard format for medical images like MRI, CT, and X-ray. Here’s what it is, why your scans come on a CD, and how to actually view DICOM files on your phone.
Guide · RecordsHow long doctors, hospitals, and imaging centers keep your medical records — typical retention periods, why it varies by state and record type, and how to get copies before they’re gone.
Guide · RecordsAfter a car accident you’ll need every record — ER visit, imaging, follow-ups — for treatment, insurance, and any injury claim. Here’s how to gather them fast and completely.
Guide · RecordsYour doctor retired, moved, or the clinic closed? Your records still exist. Here’s how to track down medical records from a closed practice, a departed physician, or a defunct clinic.
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