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.
Fortunately, what you have here is a handy guide to what you actually need to save, and for how long. Fret no longer! House/condominium records â From six years to permanently. Keep all records documenting the purchase price and the cost of all permanent improvements, such as remodeling, additions and installations.