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Jill,
I think that the question revolves around who was responsible
for generating and maintaining the original report
(i.e., who has the master, and who has a copy).
If the Physical Therapist maintains his/her own records, the
therapist's copy is probably the master, and thus must be where the amendment
request originates (note that the hospital may still have to amend its copy at
the direction of the PT [or his estate], wherever he/she is).
On the other hand, if the PT generates original reports that
are entered and maintained as a part of the Hospital's Medical Record, I believe
that the Hospital's copy would be the master even if the PT kept a copy for
temporary reference.
I would suggest that the responsibility for maintaining
records be clearly spelled out in writing regarding all entities that would be
involved with such records, so that all parties know who is responsible for
maintaining what.
The opinions expressed here are my own and not necessarily the opinion of
LCMH.
Douglas M. Webb
Computer System Engineer Little Company of Mary Hospital & Health Care Centers [EMAIL PROTECTED] "This electronic message may contain information that is confidential
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- Clarification of Question re: who is the "originator" ... JillGWlaw
- Doug Webb
