Dr. McLaughlin retirement letter

Dear Patient:

I am writing to inform you that after 23 years I am closing my family practice of medicine as of March 31st, 2023. It has been my pleasure to serve as your physician and I want to thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me.

To begin the process of securing a new family physician I encourage you to use the Alberta Find a Doctor search tool at albertafindadoctor.ca or use the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta search tool at search.cpsa.ca or call Health Link at 811.

After securing a new family physician, please inform all health care professionals (emergency departments, specialists, labs, hospitals and walk-in clinics) with the name of your new physician. This will ensure that reports and results will be sent to your new Family Doctor for review and follow up. All outstanding correspondences for lab work, imaging studies, etc., given by this office must be completed by the end of April 2023 for results to be received and reviewed.

I have made arrangements with DOCUdavit Solutions for the storage and management of all patient’s medical records.  DOCUdavit Solutions will ensure the security and privacy of your medical records and will provide your new family physician with an electronic or paper copy of your file upon your request.  The maximum charge is $95.00 each for the first two patients and $65.00 for each additional patient, plus applicable taxes and shipping charges.

I would recommend that you obtain a copy of your complete record for review with your new physician. Your medical history is an important part of effective health care management.  

Enclosed you will find a record transfer request with instructions.  If you have any questions, please contact DOCUdavit Solutions directly by phone at 1-888-781-9083, fax at 1-866-297-9338 or by email to medicalrecords@docudavit.com.  Please note that every individual over the age of nineteen must sign the document.  This is required to ensure the privacy of the record.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a partner in your medical care and I extend my best wishes to you for continued good health.

Kindest regards,

Dr. Robert McLaughlin