Medical Records Confidentiality Concerns

Summary

Medical records are protected under HIPAA, ensuring confidentiality. You can request amendments if you believe they contain errors. Facilities should prioritize current medical conditions over past history, as per medical ethics. Consider formally requesting amendments to your medical records to address any inaccuracies or outdated information.

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I wanted to know how to best get the point across that the facilities that use past medical history instead of listening to me in the present are discriminatory practices especially since Im not transgender. And that all medical records should be retroactively updated with the harmful records removed/redacted from public view due to their confidentiality
Hey ****! It's important to address your concerns regarding medical records and discriminatory practices. Here are a few key points:
- Medical records are protected under HIPAA, ensuring confidentiality.
- You can request amendments to your medical records if you believe they contain errors.
- Facilities should consider current medical conditions over past history, as per medical ethics.
Would you like guidance on how to formally request amendments to your medical records?