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Trasylol in Medical Records
A patient who had heart surgery and suspects that Trasylol was used during their procedure has the right to request their medical records. Most medical providers require a written request and some have a specific form for requesting copies of records. Medical providers also have the right to charge a fee for retrieving and copying your records.

You may request another person’s medical records, however the patient must give permission to access the records. This permission must be given through written authorization. If a patient has died following surgery and you are trying to find out if Trasylol was used a personal representative will need to request the medical records. Medical providers are very strict regarding who they will release records to in order to protect people’s privacy rights.

If you or a loved one needs help finding out if Trasylol was used during heart surgery we can request the medical records for you. Please call or contact us via e-mail for a free no-obligation review of your potential Trasylol lawsuit.

Looking at the hospital records associated with the surgery is the best place to find out whether Trasylol was used. Alternatively, you can also look at the hospital billing statement to see if Trasylol (also referred to as “Aprotinin”) is listed under the charges. Under federal law called the “HIPAA Privacy Rule” you have the right to see and receive a copy of your medical records. Typically after requesting your medical records you should receive them within 30 days of the time of request.

Common Questions:

Q: Is there a charge for requesting my medical records?

A: The hospital or medical provider is able under the law to charge a fee for retrieving and copying the requested medical records. Because of this, it is important to initially request only a limited number of surgery records to help lessen the charges associated with the request. In some situations the records can number into several hundred or thousands of pages depending on the specific circumstances. This can translate into a retrieval and copying bill of several hundred to over a thousand dollars since many medical providers charge one or more dollars per page of medical records.

Q: Can I request the medical records on behalf of a family member or friend?

A: Generally, you are only able to request your own medical records. Someone trying to get copies of their medical records is able to grant another person permission to request their records, however his must be done in writing or in certain circumstances a legal guardian must be appointed by the court.

Q: Am I able to request the medical records of a person who has died?

A: Typically, the person who is able to request the medical records of a person who is deceased is the personal representative of the deceased who has been designated by a will or a court has appointed the person. The key to requesting medical records of a person that has died is to include documentation along with request showing you are entitled to access the medical records.

It is a good idea to have the records reviewed by someone who can correctly interpret the records and if there is any doubt contact a medical professional or attorney who can help you in requesting and reviewing the appropriate records.

An attorney at Fields Law Firm is available to answer any questions you may have regarding how to find out if Trasylol was used during heart surgery. We will also request copies of your medical records or family member’s records at no cost to you in order to help find out if Trasylol was used.