How to Fax a Medical Records from iPhone 12

What you'll need

• iPhone 12 running iOS 14+
• 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 12: Step-by-Step

1. 1

   Download TigerFax

   Install TigerFax from the App Store on your iPhone 12. It's free to start — no credit card required.

   💡 Tip: TigerFax is optimized for iOS 14+ and works on all iPhones running iOS 15 or later.

2. 2

   Scan your Medical Records with iPhone 12

   Open TigerFax and tap the camera icon. Position your iPhone 12 about 12 inches above the Medical Records and let the auto-capture detect the edges. The iPhone 12's Night mode can help when scanning documents in low-light environments. If the auto-capture doesn't trigger, tap the shutter button manually after positioning the document.

   💡 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 12

   Alternatively, tap the upload icon to import your Medical Records from Files, iCloud Drive, or any connected cloud storage. iOS 14 on iPhone 12 introduced App Library and improved widget support. You can add a TigerFax widget to your home screen for quick access to your fax history.

   💡 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 12

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