Moving medical records is often an overlooked task when moving. Local Austin movers know how important it is for you and your family to have all the necessary paperwork nearby in the case of an emergency. Should you or your family member need to go to the doctor, there may be additional charges due to some of the medical records missing. Also, when you do transfer medical records it can give your doctor a better idea of your medical history. Sometimes, certain details of you or your family’s medical history may be forgotten and your new doctor could be missing critical information to make a proper assessment. So how can you move your medical records? The local Austin movers of All My Sons have provided you with 2 methods for transferring your medical records to your new home.

Method 1: Request copies of your medical records prior to moving.

This method is great for emergencies, as you have all your information on hand. However, having these records in your possession means you are ultimately in charge of keeping track of them. If something does happen, it is up to you to remember to grab the paperwork and bring it along for the doctor to review. During an emergency, you may not be thinking clearly and the paperwork may be forgotten. It is also important to keep good track of these copies as they contain very personal information. You must make sure not to lose them or have them end up in the wrong hands.

Method 2: Have your current medical professional send them to your new doctor’s office.

This is often the most convenient method but requires more planning. In this case, you must know who your new doctor, dentist or optometrist is and have the doctors send your paperwork to the corresponding offices. This method often also could incur a small fee. The benefits however, is that you know your information will be available whenever you need to visit your doctor.

Your local Austin movers hope you and your family find this information helpful during your next move!