Alteration of medical records exclusion
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-000394
A provision in professional liability policies for healthcare providers that specifically denies coverage for claims arising from the intentional modification, falsification, or destruction of medical records. This exclusion aims to prevent insurers from covering acts of fraud or misconduct related to patient documentation. It reinforces the expectation of accurate and truthful record-keeping in medical practice.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-000394 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
| Subject | Professional Liability |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-INS-000394",
"term": "Alteration of medical records exclusion",
"field": "Insurance and risk management",
"definition": "A provision in professional liability policies for healthcare providers that specifically denies coverage for claims arising from the intentional modification, falsification, or destruction of medical records. This exclusion aims to prevent insurers from covering acts of fraud or misconduct related to patient documentation. It reinforces the expectation of accurate and truthful record-keeping in medical practice.",
"subject": "Professional Liability",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/alteration-of-medical-records-exclusion/"
}
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