How long will the patient files in the hospital be kept?

Retention period of hospital patient files: the retention period of outpatient medical records is greater than or equal to 15 years, and the retention period of inpatient medical records is greater than or equal to 30 years. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the retention period of outpatient medical records of medical institutions shall not be less than fifteen years, and the retention period of inpatient medical records shall not be less than thirty years.

legal ground

"Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Administration of Medical Institutions" Article 51

The names used in the seals, bank accounts, plaques and medical documents of medical institutions shall be the same as the names of medical institutions approved for registration; If more than two names are used, they should be the same as the first name.

Article 52

Medical institutions should strictly implement the sterile disinfection and isolation system, take scientific and effective measures to deal with sewage and waste, and prevent and reduce hospital infection.

Article 53

The retention period of outpatient medical records of medical institutions shall not be less than fifteen years; The retention period of hospital medical records shall not be less than thirty years.

Article 55

Medical institutions shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions and standards of the administrative department of health and family planning, strengthen the management of medical quality, implement the medical quality assurance plan, ensure medical safety and service quality, and continuously improve the service level.