Sold at extremely high prices, a record $45,000 was paid for a single gallbladder (Barron 1991). To illustrate the avid market in this product, an Asian dealer in New York City was murdered in 1991 to obtain his profits from the sale of bear gallbladders.
In the absence of state law guidance, APA's Record Keeping Guidelines indicate that psychologists may consider maintaining full records for seven years after the last date of service or for three years after a minor patient reaches majority, whichever comes later.
How long are dentists required to keep patient dental records? According to Title 49 Pa. Code Â§33.209(b) ...A patient's dental record shall be retained by a dentist for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the last dental entry. Please be advised, however, that the ADA recommends patient dental records be kept indefinitely.