Can I ask my doc to correct what he wrote in my medical records?
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Chasn's answer is correct. In most states, this process is regulated by law. For example, in my state, a patient has the right to insist on an addendum to object to or clarify specific information. The doctor's office is required to send the addendum whenever the note(s) to which it applies are sent to an insurer or other authorized requester. However, erasing the medical record (which actually belongs to the doctor, not the patient) is strictly prohibited.
On an encouraging note, you shouldn't have any insurance difficulties since you've now obtained a correct diagnosis -- especially if the diagnosing provider's records refutes the notion that you were bipolar in the past.
I hope this helps!
I dont think they can just remove it, if they did your medical record would have to be stated that it was altered and insurance companies are going to want to know what you were trying to hide anyway so it's better to have an addendum to the original record and is why it's typically done that way. There are so many places that your information is stored so it's important that any addendum is added to your medical chart to be followed through with medical records. Addendums are just as good as a retraction especially if you have no official diagnosis from any other doctors anywhere else and it's only the one time it was put in your chart. Good luck, I understand the whole insurance thing and what you are trying to do
of course, if your doctor wrote something that was incorrect by mistake or because he meant to you can tell him that it needs to be changed,and if he is diagnosing you with this, then maybe you need to get a second opinion if you don't agree with this.
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