What If a Patient Wants to Amend PHI?

Under HIPAA, patients have the right to request that their medical record information be amended.  However, information can't be removed once it is written in the medical record.  Statements can be added by following the amendment process, but not removed.  Individuals may request an amendment by completing the Request for Amendment of PHI form and submitting it to the HIPAA Program Office.  Patients must include a reason to support the amendment request.  Upon review of the request with all appropriate clinical and administrative personnel, the patient will be notified if the request has been accepted or denied. 

For more details see the Amendment of Health Information Policy or contact the HIPAA Program Office (HPO) at 4-9716 or HPO@bsd.uchicago.edu for more information.