Can a family doctor go in to a medical record to delete, alter or cover up his original diagnosis at any time?
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Can a family doctor go in to a medical record to delete, alter or cover up his original diagnosis at any time?
I recently had a MRI done and have a copy myself from the recent ER visit when i could not feel my legs, upon my review I am very close to being paraplegic from his Negligence Misdiagnosis altered reports from him and his technician. Recently my primary dr had harassed, intimidated and had childishness behavior toads me for my condition physician to avoid treating me or assisting me in anyway for a solution. I had to change facility’s and providers to move forward. I don’t see how a dr can not see a serious injury or technician when it is right in front of them? I am devastated.
Asked on March 14, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No doctor can alter medical records to cover up anything. It sounds as if there is malpractice afoot and that you need to speak with an attorney as soon as you can. It is very good that you have copies of records and reports. Good luck.
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