TalkIt, someone in Medical Records may ask for proof that you're the daughter, so you might want to call first to find out whether that could be an issue. I've only gotten records for myself, so I'm not sure what the protocol might be.
Cost may vary as well; years ago the Catholic Hospital I used provided free records. Others charged, and in one case, it took a whole month for the company maintaining the records for profit oriented hospital I used to send them.
If you're asked for a reason for wanting the records, think of something that doesn't alert them to any possible action. For someone who's alive, a suggestion was made to just use "continuing care" as the justification.
I don't have any good suggestions for getting records of a deceased person, but definitely don't mention a lawsuit or anything like that. Perhaps something like "preparing family medical history" of conditions might be appropriate.
I've seen more doctors asking for family histories from new patients, especially for cardiac conditions and cancer, so that's a legitimate justification.
Are you wanting death certificates? Those come from the funeral homes, where the first is costly and the copies cheaper. Get a LOT as all will ask for the certified copies, not a copy of them, and 20 at least is a good place to start. You can get more from the county records online or by phone later if needed. These are what you need for credit cards, bank accounts, etc. and anyone who needs same to shut down accounts and so on. If you are wanting autopsy reports that is something different, something you want for your own knowledge and best place to ask is the hospital. Kaiser is easy. Not all are.
Cost may vary as well; years ago the Catholic Hospital I used provided free records. Others charged, and in one case, it took a whole month for the company maintaining the records for profit oriented hospital I used to send them.
If you're asked for a reason for wanting the records, think of something that doesn't alert them to any possible action. For someone who's alive, a suggestion was made to just use "continuing care" as the justification.
I don't have any good suggestions for getting records of a deceased person, but definitely don't mention a lawsuit or anything like that. Perhaps something like "preparing family medical history" of conditions might be appropriate.
I've seen more doctors asking for family histories from new patients, especially for cardiac conditions and cancer, so that's a legitimate justification.
If you are wanting autopsy reports that is something different, something you want for your own knowledge and best place to ask is the hospital. Kaiser is easy. Not all are.
There may be a form you have to fill out. There may be a fee involved.