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Practice bulletin. Private review entities.
Journal (American Medical Record Association)
|May 10, 1987
Summary
This practice bulletin clarifies responsibilities and policies for accessing patient medical records. It addresses both healthcare facilities and external private review organizations, ensuring clear guidelines for record management and privacy.
Area of Science:
- Medical record management
- Healthcare administration
- Patient privacy
Background:
- Emerging issues in contemporary medical record practice necessitate updated guidelines.
- The Council on Professional Practice identified a need for clear policies regarding patient record access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate responsibilities and establish policies for accessing patient health records.
- To provide guidance for both healthcare facilities and private review organizations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current medical record practices and associated challenges.
- Development of clear policies and procedures for record access.
Main Results:
- Defined areas of responsibility for healthcare facilities and private review organizations.
- Established policies and procedures for the secure and appropriate access of patient records.
Conclusions:
- Clear guidelines are essential for managing patient records in evolving healthcare landscapes.
- The bulletin provides a framework for interaction between record custodians and external review entities.