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Can the spouse of the patient see his or her medical records?
A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.
Who maintains patient records?
The Medical Records Department prepares and maintains patient records.
Who owns patient medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
What is medical records?
Medical records can easily be used interchangeably with Health records. These records systematically document a patient's history, from medical to demographic. These records are so detailed that they give you a complete analysis of what is patient's current illness, what is his current medication, what were his past medication and illness details etc. Healthcare providers are responsible for maintaining these records for their patients. Conventionally all the medical records were documented on paper. However, with the advent of Electronic Medical Records these records are now documented electronically using computers. Some established electronic medical records also provide cloud technology, which ensures safety, accuracy, and accountability of medical records.
Who owns a patient's medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
What may a physician order to assist with a diagnosis of a patient?
Electronic health records systems can assist physician for better patient diagnosing and then properly recording medical history.
What are two types of patients records?
Two types of patient records are electronic health records (EHRs), which are digital versions of patient charts, and paper-based medical records, which are physical documents containing patient information and medical history.
Who organizes and codes patient records?
A: Medical Records Technician
Are medical records confidential?
yes medical records are confidential due to the sake of the patient's privacy
What does expired patient means in medical records?
It means patient died
Are electronic medical records available to the public?
No, electronic medical records are not available to the public. Anyone's medical records are completely confidential and restricted to the doctor and patient unless other permissions are given by the patient. Patient Portal is a product offered by CureMD with the EMR which is actually for the patients and doctors to check and maintain medical records from anywhere.
What rule in HIPAA deals with patient access to records?
The Privacy Rule controls the access a patient has to her own medical records.
