Right to Amend
Patients have the right to request an amendment (clarification or challenge) to their medical record.
- May need to put request in writing
- Organization will review and determine if they agree or disagree
- Request for amendment
- Becomes part of permanent record.
Along with the right to inspect their record, patients now have the right to request an amendment or change to the information contained in their medical record. The amendment process will give a patient the ability to clarify or challenge information in the medical record. The clarification will then be added to the medical record along with a note of agreement or disagreement from the health care provider.
They have a right to request a correction or amendment to their health information, however, the request will be reviewed or investigated to make sure it is appropriate. When an individual requests an amendment to their PHI, always route the request to the appropriate department or staff.
If you would like to view the Amendment/Correction Request Form, click on the following link.
Amendment/Correction Request Form
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