Hi, my name is Joe. I am currently seeing a doctor in New York City.
My question is, what do I have to do to take possession or have my
medical records transfered to a doctor in New Jersey?

Hi Joe,

The physician in NJ can request your medical record from the physician
in NY, or if you prefer, you may make the request yourself (either
way, you will be the one who will have to pay the fee). Your NY
physician will retain the original and send only a copy (there will be
a charge of no more than 75 cents per page) - you may request your
entire record or just the relevant parts (to save on the cost). You'll
find directions on what you need to do in the following link.

Accessing Medical Records 
By Julia Del Gatto
Requesting Medical Records
"...your best bet would be to write a letter requesting your records."
"You can also include a list of specific records you want in order to
avoid being charged for items you have no need for. In your letter of
request, you can write:
* ?a full and complete copy of all medical records in your possession,
including but not limited to,? or
* ?a full and complete copy of only those records as follows?
What It?ll Cost
"Check your state statutes. For example, here in New York, our Public
Health Chapter 45; Title II; sec. 18; 2. (e) states: ?The provider may
impose a reasonable charge for all inspections and copies, not
exceeding the costs incurred by such provider. However, the reasonable
charge for paper copies shall not exceed seventy-five cents per page.
A qualified person shall not be denied access to patient information
solely because of inability to pay.?"
http://www.prairielaw.com/articles/article.asp?channelid=12&articleid=1193&siteid=seniorcenter&adurl=

PUBLIC HEALTH LAW SECTION 18: Access to Patient Records:
Your Right to Medical Records:
http://www.aimsusa.org/YourRightToRecords.htm
	
New York Rules Governing Patient Access to Medical Records:
"Health care providers must give access to medical or mental health
records within 10 days of request, or ?provide a copy of such record
within reasonable time.?  Individuals may be charged a reasonable fee
not to exceed $0.75 per page..."
http://www.lasikinfocenter.net/Obtaining%20Medical%20Records/New%20York.html

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, or if I've misunderstood
your question, please post a clarification request before
closing/rating my answer and I'll be happy to reply.

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used: 
new york state public health law "Access to Patient Records"

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Clarification of Answer by hummer-ga on 15 Aug 2004 09:26 PDT

Dear Joe,

I'm sorry to see that my answer wasn't what you were hoping for. It's
not easy to nail an answer on the first go-round with only one or two
sentences to go on, that is why the Clarification option is there -
there is no limit to the number you can post and they can be so
wonderful in helping the researcher find exactly what a questioner
needs. I'm sorry you didn't use it before closing your question - I'm
sure if we had worked together, the results would've been brighter.

Sincerely,
hummer