Massachusetts Correcting Inaccurate Medical Records

Guide on the disclosure of confidential information: …

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Under Massachusetts law, a minor can consent to their own medical treatment and therefore holds the authority to consent to release of information regarding medical treatment under the following circumstances: Treatment for substance use disorder. A …

Your Medical Records | HHS.gov

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What Can I Do After an Improper Disclosure of Medical …

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If your medical records have been improperly disclosed, you may be concerned about who has access to these records and the resulting breach of …

Check Your Medical Records For Dangerous Errors

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Physicians and hospitals are required to respond in writing within 60 days, with the possibility of a 30-day extension. (Some states set shorter deadlines.) But …

Amending the Medical Record - AAPC Knowledge Center

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CMS is aware that amendments, corrections, and delayed entries occur in the medical record. Occasionally upon review, a provider may discover that certain entries, related to …

What can I do if a Dr. is putting false information in my …

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It provides a mechanism by which you can correct errors in your medical records. Perhaps speak with someone knowledgeable at your hospital who could advise …

How to get an incorrect & potentially harmful diagnosis …

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You should be prepared to provide your reason for justifying why it should not be in your record. If you don’t have access to a patient portal, OR if the doctor does not agree to …

Medical Record Alteration Carries Serious Consequences

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At such times there can be a strong temptation to add to the medical record to “clarify” what actually occurred, remove potentially damaging information or even …

Amend or correct a birth, death, or marriage record

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/amend-or-correct-a-birth-death-or-marriage-record

To correct a mistake on a birth, death or marriage record you will need to show evidence that the information was incorrect at or near the time of the event. In most cases, vital …

Seven Legal Errors Practices Make When Handling …

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Unless otherwise limited by law, a patient is entitled to a copy of his or her medical record and a physician may not refuse to provide the record directly to the …