How long does a doctor's office keep your medical records when you are switching doctors?

I am switching my kids doctor's and I was just wondering how long will the other office keep a copy of there records in case we need a back up on hand? We live in GA.|||He usually passes them to next one of yours. But for at least a year. Longer if your active as a regular visitor.|||wow. yahoo answer is becoming so stupid Sorry. Allowing anyone to answer questions "even people who don't know" will lead to alot of people making mistake. By law doctor have to keep children medical records "unless transfered to the new doctor" until the 1 year after the childs 18th birthday.

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