A patient argues that a statement made in the medical record is incorrect and wants it corrected.Which regulation provides the patient with the right to have the documentation corrected?

A) Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
B) Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D) Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

A United States law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

Medical Record

A comprehensive document containing a patient's health history, treatments received, test results, diagnoses, and other medical information, crucial for managing care.

Documentation

The act of recording and maintaining detailed records of activities, transactions, or observations for verification, tracking, and compliance purposes.