A patient's distressing experience at an emergency room following a tonsillectomy, where she sought evaluation for a throat lump she suspected was an abscess. The patient describes feeling dismissed and unheard by the nurse practitioner, who she claims minimized her symptoms and refused imaging. Her attempt to leave for another hospital, coupled with her insistence on having her concerns documented and her refusal to sign a liability waiver, led to her being labeled with "violent behavior" in her medical records, despite her perceived calm demeanor. The narrative highlights a significant communication breakdown and a patient's struggle for appropriate medical attention and accurate documentation.

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In this episode of Silent Medical Records Risk, we explore Trump’s new initiative to modernize America’s medical records system. Discover how this digital upgrade aims to connect hospitals, doctors, and patients for smoother healthcare access.

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Hello, welcome to Silent Medical Records Risk. Today’s episode is Mental Diagnosis-N-Your Records. We’ll explore the recent executive order titled Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets, signed in 2025, and why it’s important to review your medical records for accuracy.

The executive order focuses on addressing homelessness and public safety by encouraging treatment for individuals who are considered unable to care for themselves. This means medical records, including mental health information, can play a bigger role in decisions about care and treatment.

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In this episode, we follow a Georgia patient's empowering journey through navigating multiple health system portals—Wellstar, Piedmont, Northside, and Emory. She shares how learning to access and read her own medical records helped her become a more informed and proactive patient. With support from family in the medical field and self-driven research, she explains how patients can obtain, review, and interpret their medical records to identify errors or inconsistencies. The message is clear: knowing what's in your chart matters. Whether through patient portals or physical copies, accessing your records gives you control and confidence in your care.

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This podcast explores your medical records, focusing on what’s in the designated record set and what’s not, helping you understand what you can access and what stays private.

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In this episode, we explore how patients are often reduced to billing codes within the healthcare system, and why that matters. From inflated insurance claims to medical record errors, we break down how these codes can impact your care and your wallet. Most importantly, we highlight why checking your medical and insurance records isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential.

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RFK Jr.'s autism registry raises questions about medical data use. We break down what it means and why checking your health records matters more than ever.

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In this episode, we discuss the impact of labels like “drug seeker” and “non-compliant” in medical records. These terms can affect your future care, even if they don’t accurately reflect your situation. Learn how to spot them in your records and what steps you can take to request a correction.

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In this episode of Silent Medical Records Risk podcast, we discuss how reviewing your medical records—especially your lab results—can help you catch health issues early, even while waiting for your next doctor’s appointment. We also talk about how doing the same for older family members can be crucial in helping them stay on top of their health. Tune in to learn how checking lab results and staying proactive could save your life—or someone else’s.

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Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Behind the Records, our upcoming documentary series. In this sneak peek episode, we discuss what’s to come in the series, exploring the real-life journey of someone facing the challenges of correcting altered medical records. Listen to hear more about the obstacles, persistence, and the critical importance of self-advocacy in today’s healthcare system. Don’t miss out—this episode gives you all the details on what to expect in our full documentary series.

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