Imagine finding missing hospital visit records—or even documents from another patient mixed into your file. Serious problems plague many medical records.
Errors in Files
Following multiple complaints, the Consumers' Association reviewed 50 requested medical files. In two-thirds, information was incorrect or incomplete. Some files lacked entire years of history, and two omitted critical antibiotic allergies.
No File Available
In eight cases, patients couldn't access their files despite legal rights to inspect or obtain copies.
Our Advice
Request and review your own medical file. General practitioners and pharmacists should also scrutinize their records more rigorously.
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