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Can Medical Record Tampering Affect Your Medical Malpractice Claim?

https://www.lezdotechmed.com/blog/medical-malpractice/consequences-of-medical-record-tampering-in-medical-malpractice-claim/<br>Metadescription: Medical record tampering is a serious offense and can affect the credibility of the healthcare provider, leading to severe penalties.<br>

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Can Medical Record Tampering Affect Your Medical Malpractice Claim?

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  1. Elementary School Presents Consequences of Medical Record Tampering in Medical Malpractice Claim?

  2. The consequences of incomplete medical records could be hefty in a personal injury lawsuit. As per the law, if a medical decision, or procedure is not recorded in the medical record, it has not been performed.

  3. Falsification of a medical record with any alteration or destruction of the original data is deemed tampering with evidence. In most jurisdictions, this is a cause of action that allows the plaintiff to get compensation.

  4. Why do healthcare providers tamper the medical records? • Intention to commit fraud • Notification of litigation • Fear of being exposed to destructive information

  5. Can you sue for inaccurate medical records? Yes, medical record tampering could end up as a felony crime with a potential fine and imprisonment.

  6. Medical record alteration without good cause and proper authentication may be done to hide medical malpractice. Tampering is considered a serious offense in medical malpractice claims.

  7. For a flawless medical record Contact Phone: +1-404-382-5426 Mail: info@lezdotechmed.com Web: www.lezdotechmed.com/ Contact Lezdotechmed.com

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