How to Fax a Medical Records from iPhone

What you'll need

• iPhone running iOS 15+
• TigerFax app (free on the App Store)
• Your Medical Records (physical copy to scan, or a PDF/image file)
• The recipient's fax number
• A cover page with confidentiality notice (recommended)

How to Fax a Medical Records from iPhone: Step-by-Step

1. 1

   Download TigerFax

   Install TigerFax from the App Store on your iPhone. It's free to start — no credit card required.

   💡 Tip: TigerFax is optimized for iOS 15+ and works on all iPhones running iOS 15 or later.

2. 2

   Scan your Medical Records with iPhone

   Open TigerFax and tap the camera icon. Position your iPhone about 12 inches above the Medical Records and let the auto-capture detect the edges. Use your iPhone's built-in camera to scan documents directly in TigerFax. Hold the phone steady about 12 inches above the document and let the auto-capture detect the edges.

   💡 Tip: Your Medical Records may have multiple pages — TigerFax lets you scan each page in sequence before sending.

3. 3

   Upload your Medical Records from iPhone

   Alternatively, tap the upload icon to import your Medical Records from Files, iCloud Drive, or any connected cloud storage. Tap the upload icon to access Files, Photos, iCloud Drive, or any connected cloud storage. TigerFax supports PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and DOCX formats.

   💡 Tip: PDF format preserves Medical Records formatting best. If you have a digital copy, upload it instead of scanning for the clearest result.

4. 4

   Add a confidentiality cover page

   Since Medical Recordss contain sensitive information protected under HIPAA, add a cover page with a confidentiality notice. TigerFax includes built-in cover page templates.

   💡 Tip: Medical records are protected under HIPAA — always use a confidentiality cover page

5. 5

   Enter the recipient's fax number

   Type the recipient's fax number in the To field. For international numbers, include the country code. TigerFax automatically formats the number.

6. 6

   Review and send

   Preview your Medical Records to verify all pages are included and legible. Tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation when the fax is received.

• 1.Always use a HIPAA cover page with a confidentiality notice when faxing medical records
• 2.Verify the recipient's fax number before sending — misdirected medical faxes are a common HIPAA violation
• 3.Keep the fax confirmation receipt as part of the patient's communication record
• 4.For large record sets (50+ pages), consider splitting into multiple faxes

FAQ: Faxing Medical Recordss from iPhone

Related guides