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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.
Who owns a patient's medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
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.
Should a patient be notified of purging or archaic or inaccurate information?
According to the AMA Opinion 5.07, Confidentiality: Computers, http://www.Netreach.net~/wmanning.ama507.htm procedures for purging the computerized database of archaic or inaccurate data should be established and the patient and physician should be notified before and after the data has been purged.
What rule in HIPAA deals with patient access to records?
The Privacy Rule controls the access a patient has to her own medical records.
Who organizes and codes patient records and gathers statistical data?
medical records technicians
