California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §123111: (a) A patient who inspects his or her patient records pursuant to Section 123110 has the right to provide to the health care provider a written addendum with respect to any item or statement in his or
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Patients may add written addendums (up to 250 words) to their medical records to dispute incomplete or incorrect items. Providers must attach addendums and include them in disclosures to third parties.
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