My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: Pennsylvania.
I am attempting to file a medical malpractice suit against a previous health care provider. For a year now I have been attempting to obtain my medical records from that provider and he has not provided same.
I have sent multiple requests via certified mail, return receipt requested and I received the green card back. I have sent the doctor multiple HIPAA compliant authorizations that have even been notarized. I have offered to sign whatever release form the doctor would require. I have offered to pay for any reasonable copying expenses. I didn't receive a response to any of the correspondence I sent the doctor, so I filed a claim once with the Feds and twice with the Pennsylvania State Department. They are both allegedly investigating my complaint.
The doctor finally called me (after the Feds and the State contacted him) and said he was going to "look" for my records, but that was two weeks ago and I'm done waiting. My 7 year statute will run at the end of October 2010. I want to file a complaint or petition to obtain the records through the York County Court of Common Pleas. Can anyone point me to (at least) a Pennsylvania styled similar complaint to obtain medical records so I don't have to wing it?
I'm a paralegal and have been through the court system in York County. I'm sure I could just slap something together, but I'd rather have a sample to use for reference.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
-Melinda

