When the Titanic sank, the safety of women and children came first. But when the Lusitania went down three years later, it was a case of survival of the fittest. A painstaking analysis of passenger data from the two vessels revealed that captain's orders to allow women and children off first were adhered to when the Titanic hit an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 14, 1912.
(e) HIV-positive confidential test results including serology and medical records must be maintained for 7 years after the patient's death, if known, or 18 years from the last date of service.
For example, doctors in Massachusetts must keep medical records for at least 7 years from the date of the last patient encounter. If the patient is a minor, the doctor must keep the medical record for 7 years or until the patient reaches the age of 9, whichever is longer.Massachusetts hospitals must keep medical records at least 30 years after the discharge or final treatment of the patient.an it ever take longer? Generally, yes. If your medical records are kept off site, your hospital can take up to 60 days to respond to your request. If your hospital cannot respond in 30 days (or 60 days if your records are kept off site), they can get one 30-day extension.