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10 Myths About HIPAA, Patients and Medical Records Privacy

By Trisha Torrey, About.com

Updated March 15, 2009

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Myth #8: Providers are required to correct any errors found in patient records.

Again, this is partially true. You do have a right to request changes to your records, but that doesn't mean they will get corrected.

If your provider refuses to make the changes, you may write a dispute letter about the errors you have found. The provider or facility must include your letter in your patient file.

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