You're right to say that there's a practical aspect to it. With records that are in mixed paper and electronic form, for the patients to practically access it, is an issue. There are fees that are charged to do the photocopying, so there are these systemic practical considerations. I don't have an easy solution, because from hospital to hospital, from care provider to care provider, it is a different scenario.
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