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@colleenyoung

I appreciate that your comments underline that not all doctors are thrown into this category.

Luckily access to your health records allows you to take part in your care and that you are able to see the same information your providers see.

As per HHS.gov https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html
"Providing individuals with easy access to their health information empowers them to be more in control of decisions regarding their health and well-being. For example, individuals with access to their health information are better able to monitor chronic conditions, adhere to treatment plans, find and fix errors in their health records, track progress in wellness or disease management programs, and directly contribute their information to research."

Fixing errors in your records may not be simple, but correcting errors is important for your health and wellbeing. Providers need complete and accurate information to provide you with the right care. You need to have confidence that the information shared about you between providers is accurate.

Here's a useful resource providing tips on how to make sure your health record is accurate — it’s your right.
- The Guide to Getting & Using Your Health Records https://www.healthit.gov/how-to-get-your-health-record/check-it/

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Colleen, I didn't write that title to imply in any way it was general and prevalent. I was referencing the exceptions. That's why it was singular. It was regrettably perceived different than intended.

Just my opinion but I don't see any way that the title of this thread implies "that all doctors are " anything.

Colleen - thanks for the link. I didn’t realize how the rationale for patient access to medical records was so articulately outlined by the NIH. That was very useful.