Q: My Primary Care Physician has falsely entered in my medical records that I have an "Alcohol Dependence" problem
I recently discovered that my Primary Care Physician has entered in my medical records that I have an "Alcohol Dependence" problem. This is inaccurate, as by a standard AUDIT test I score 4 and am not in such a category, which requires a score of 8 or more. Their entry is unfounded and derogatory.
Do I have the right to get my doctor to remove that from my record?
A:
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I don't blame you for your take on the determination - it is harmful to you, based on the incorrect information you describe, and you have the right to want it corrected. Politely ask your doctor to review your records to reflect your non-dependence. If that is not possible, do not fill out any more standardized questionnaires or standardized profiles or matrixes - ask a Florida attorney for guidance. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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