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Two thousand years ago, physicians in Egypt documented their patients’ symptoms and treatments on papyrus scrolls. These early medical records served a simple, localized purpose: they supported direct ...

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Parents may choose to share their medical records with family, friends, or a specific organization. To do this, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release ...