10 Ways To Make Sure Your Medical Records Are Accurate

• Make sure you request all medical records from doctors, make several copies of all medical records and read each line of your medical records carefully.
• Make sure you examine all of your medical records with the aid of a medical dictionary, drug or pill book.  As you read your medical report highlight what you do not understand. 
• Make sure that all names, ages, date of  births, social security and patient identification numbers are correct and listed.
• Make sure that all names, ages, date of  births, social security and patient identification numbers are correct and listed.
• Make sure that all names, ages, date of  births, social security and patient identification numbers are correct and listed.
• Make sure all dates and time of services are noted and correct.
• Make sure you compare all reports for accuracy from your doctor office, hospital, lab, and pathology.
• Make sure all doctors and other healthcare staff signatures are on your reports.
• Make sure that all conversations between you and your doctor are accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• Make sure all treatment options, medications, and side effects are noted
• Make sure you research all medical terms, illness, and treatments using the Internet or medical manuals.
• Make sure you have other non-bias experts examine all of your records.