California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §3007: An optometrist shall retain a patient’s records for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient.
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An optometrist shall retain a patient’s records for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient. If the patient is a minor, the patient’s records shall be retained for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient and at least until the patient reaches 19 years of age.
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