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Organizing your medical records can be a tedious yet rewarding task. Organized medical records are an essential component, especially in cases involving personal injury or medical malpractice. Properly organized medical records can assist your attorney in understanding your unique medical situation more clearly and effectively advocate on your behalf. You can organize your records in chronological order, by department or specialization, or by condition. You can also organize your records in paper or digital format. The Spencer Law Firm recommends organizing your medical records in chronological order by condition. A federal law titled the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rules gives you the legal right to access, copy, and amend your medical records https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html. Your provider is required to respond to any amendment request within a reasonable timeframe. If your provider disagrees with the requested change, you have the right to add a statement to your medical records explaining your perspective.
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