§ 1303.511. Preservation and accuracy of medical records
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 40 P.S. InsuranceEffective: May 20, 2002
Effective: May 20, 2002
40 P.S. § 1303.511
§ 1303.511. Preservation and accuracy of medical records
(a) Timing.--Entries in patient charts concerning care rendered shall be made contemporaneously or as soon as practicable. Except as otherwise provided for in this section, it shall be considered unprofessional conduct and a violation of the applicable licensing statute to make alterations to a patient's chart.
(c) Alteration of records.--In any medical professional liability action in which the claimant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that there has been an intentional alteration or destruction of medical records, the court in its discretion may instruct the jury to consider whether such intentional alteration or destruction constitutes an adverse inference.
(d) Licensure sanction.--Alteration or destruction of medical records for the purpose of eliminating information that would give rise to a medical professional liability action on the part of a health care provider shall constitute a ground for suspension. A health care provider who is aware of alteration or destruction in violation of this section shall report any party suspected of such conduct to the appropriate licensure board.
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2002, March 20, P.L. 154, No. 13, § 511, effective in 60 days.
40 P.S. § 1303.511, PA ST 40 P.S. § 1303.511
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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