Doctor will not correct mistakes in my chart

[Anonymous]

I asked my doctor to correct mistakes in my medical chart and she says the notes will remain "as is."

She wrote in the notes that a former doctor of mine diagnosed a condition that was never diagnosed. She also wrote that I reported "unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise" while in grad school, which is not what I said. I said I tend to eat healthy but I'm not "perfect" (not to mean that I eat "unhealthy"). Insurance and other doctors read these notes. There were a lot of other "small" errors... but you get the gist. She also said that I just stopped a medication after discussing it with her. I stopped that medication over a year ago. She wrote back saying these were all "small misunderstandings" and everything will remain "as is." I don't consider it a small misunderstanding to state that a former doctor diagnosed something that wasn't ever diagnosed.

I wrote that the numerous inaccuracies were distressing. She wrote back saying "I release notes to patients because it might be helpful for them. If the notes are distressing I will withhold them from you." First of all, the healthcare system I go to releases notes to every patient electronically through the patient portal (this is nothing that only she does). She's a newer doctor and I've never had a problem with my former PCP's notes. Her response makes me feel like I'm having my hand slapped (Don't agree with the notes then you won't get to see them).

I can make a formal request through the health care system for the notes to be changed, but she can still deny it. I just don't understand why she can't fix this.

[Anonymous]

What health system is this? I'd file a complaint.

[Anonymous]

You can write a letter that clarifies and it will be added to the chart. You don’t have to share any information from that doctor with future doctors if you choose not to.

[Anonymous]

This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I asked my doctor to correct mistakes in my medical chart and she says the notes will remain "as is."

She wrote in the notes that a former doctor of mine diagnosed a condition that was never diagnosed. She also wrote that I reported "unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise" while in grad school, which is not what I said. I said I tend to eat healthy but I'm not "perfect" (not to mean that I eat "unhealthy"). Insurance and other doctors read these notes. There were a lot of other "small" errors... but you get the gist. She also said that I just stopped a medication after discussing it with her. I stopped that medication over a year ago. She wrote back saying these were all "small misunderstandings" and everything will remain "as is." I don't consider it a small misunderstanding to state that a former doctor diagnosed something that wasn't ever diagnosed.

I wrote that the numerous inaccuracies were distressing. She wrote back saying "I release notes to patients because it might be helpful for them. If the notes are distressing I will withhold them from you." First of all, the healthcare system I go to releases notes to every patient electronically through the patient portal (this is nothing that only she does). She's a newer doctor and I've never had a problem with my former PCP's notes. Her response makes me feel like I'm having my hand slapped (Don't agree with the notes then you won't get to see them).

I can make a formal request through the health care system for the notes to be changed, but she can still deny it. I just don't understand why she can't fix this.

If that is an error you are complaining about, I would side with the doctor. Ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

Yes, I recognize the OP. However, it doesn't mean she's wrong. OP, change doctors, but before that add a letter to your file with a list of corrections. It may seem like insignificant details to others, but if they matter to you, you can do that. My husband is a doctor and always very precise in his note taking. That sort of thing wouldn't fly with him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

You can't add your own notes as a patient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I asked my doctor to correct mistakes in my medical chart and she says the notes will remain "as is."

She wrote in the notes that a former doctor of mine diagnosed a condition that was never diagnosed. She also wrote that I reported "unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise" while in grad school, which is not what I said. I said I tend to eat healthy but I'm not "perfect" (not to mean that I eat "unhealthy"). Insurance and other doctors read these notes. There were a lot of other "small" errors... but you get the gist. She also said that I just stopped a medication after discussing it with her. I stopped that medication over a year ago. She wrote back saying these were all "small misunderstandings" and everything will remain "as is." I don't consider it a small misunderstanding to state that a former doctor diagnosed something that wasn't ever diagnosed.

I wrote that the numerous inaccuracies were distressing. She wrote back saying "I release notes to patients because it might be helpful for them. If the notes are distressing I will withhold them from you." First of all, the healthcare system I go to releases notes to every patient electronically through the patient portal (this is nothing that only she does). She's a newer doctor and I've never had a problem with my former PCP's notes. Her response makes me feel like I'm having my hand slapped (Don't agree with the notes then you won't get to see them).

I can make a formal request through the health care system for the notes to be changed, but she can still deny it. I just don't understand why she can't fix this.

If that is an error you are complaining about, I would side with the doctor. Ridiculous.

OP. This isn't ridiculous because I'm someone who has a heart condition. It's important that I take care of my diet and exercise. I never stated this and to write that in the notes will give other providers (and insurance) the wrong impression. I'm very health conscious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

You can't add your own notes as a patient.

In some systems you can. I think this person said she can submit corrections but they have to be approved by the dr.
It's very clearly the same poster as: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1109551.page

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I asked my doctor to correct mistakes in my medical chart and she says the notes will remain "as is."

She wrote in the notes that a former doctor of mine diagnosed a condition that was never diagnosed. She also wrote that I reported "unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise" while in grad school, which is not what I said. I said I tend to eat healthy but I'm not "perfect" (not to mean that I eat "unhealthy"). Insurance and other doctors read these notes. There were a lot of other "small" errors... but you get the gist. She also said that I just stopped a medication after discussing it with her. I stopped that medication over a year ago. She wrote back saying these were all "small misunderstandings" and everything will remain "as is." I don't consider it a small misunderstanding to state that a former doctor diagnosed something that wasn't ever diagnosed.

I wrote that the numerous inaccuracies were distressing. She wrote back saying "I release notes to patients because it might be helpful for them. If the notes are distressing I will withhold them from you." First of all, the healthcare system I go to releases notes to every patient electronically through the patient portal (this is nothing that only she does). She's a newer doctor and I've never had a problem with my former PCP's notes. Her response makes me feel like I'm having my hand slapped (Don't agree with the notes then you won't get to see them).

I can make a formal request through the health care system for the notes to be changed, but she can still deny it. I just don't understand why she can't fix this.

If that is an error you are complaining about, I would side with the doctor. Ridiculous.

OP. This isn't ridiculous because I'm someone who has a heart condition. It's important that I take care of my diet and exercise. I never stated this and to write that in the notes will give other providers (and insurance) the wrong impression. I'm very health conscious.

No one gives a shit that you had an unhealthy eating period in grad school. Who didn't? You are making mountains out of molehills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

Yes, I recognize the OP. However, it doesn't mean she's wrong. OP, change doctors, but before that add a letter to your file with a list of corrections. It may seem like insignificant details to others, but if they matter to you, you can do that. My husband is a doctor and always very precise in his note taking. That sort of thing wouldn't fly with him.

Thank you. Her response made me feel like I'm being a burden or I'm ridiculous for asking for these things to be corrected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

Yes, I recognize the OP. However, it doesn't mean she's wrong. OP, change doctors, but before that add a letter to your file with a list of corrections. It may seem like insignificant details to others, but if they matter to you, you can do that. My husband is a doctor and always very precise in his note taking. That sort of thing wouldn't fly with him.

+1 Mainly about the incorrectly reported diagnosis. My mom had an error like that in her chart that regularly caused problems over the years and it wasn't even an assertion of a diagnosis, the note said "not" that condition but this was in the days of dr handwriting and it was consistently flagged as something she did or might have!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This doctor sounds like a piece of work

Name and shame

I think this poster has also created another post. I wouldn't assume she's an easy patient.
The notes are written from the dr's point of view and she's responsible for them. You can add your own note too, OP. But you don't get to dictate what she writes.

You can't add your own notes as a patient.

In some systems you can. I think this person said she can submit corrections but they have to be approved by the dr.
It's very clearly the same poster as: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1109551.page

Well where I go, they don't allow that. And yes, that post was mine before the doctor got back to me refusing to make any corrections.

[Anonymous]

My advice would be to pick and choose your battles. If you want the incorrect diagnosis corrected, OK that's fair. But bringing up all these other little things that are more you being unhappy with the word choice makes you seem unreasonable and is why the doctor isn't taking you seriously.