how to correct errors in md reports
 

I have been treated at Stanford for pcs since dec 2012. how do I correct a statement in the report that I was drinking more beer when I was actually drinking less. normally I am a one beer a week guy. after the concussions I medicated and went to 3 a day. after I realized what was going on I cut way back but I really do not know if I miss spoke or she miss herd and the report now says I was drinking even more. it really bothers me. for both ssa and legal stuff. how do I correct it. thanks


me 57 y/0 pharmacist mva fractured c2 herniated c7 concussion then 10 days later another concussion when I walked into a pole. now headaches and confusions. haven't worked since Christmas. get lost coming home. ect the classic pcs stuff.

I think you would start by contacting that dr and asking about that part of the report.
How it came to say that - perhaps even a simple typo/or word got added or left out b y the person typing the report.

I don't know if the dr actually did the report or if a staff member typed it out..

Maybe who ever proof read it didn't "see' that.
I would approach it in a friendly way, as in correcting a typo , that could influence things later on if not fixed..

Good luck it may take some talking ,if the dr is hesitant to make a change, you may need someone from home to confirm that drinking issues are not a problem as the report says.

Hi e1ectric,

I had no idea how many mistakes are contained in medical records until I requested mine for filing for disability. The cause of death of my father is listed incorrectly. The cause of death of my mother is listed incorrectly. I KNOW I did not give them the wrong information. They charted that I had GERD and I have NEVER had gerd or any symptoms of gastric problems of any kind at any time. They say that I was taking medications that I was never taking, referred to doctors I was never referred to, etc. etc. And the list goes on. Symptoms that I DID complain of were not charted at all. They write what THEY think is relevant or their interpretation. I do have medical records from one of my docs that is TOTALLY accurate and complete. That was very refreshing to see.

Hope you get your records corrected.