AB1637 regulates who can alter patient notes in California, assigning responsibility to the authoring physician and surgeon.

AB1637 amends the Business and Professions Code by adding Section 2266.1, which specifies that patient notes, including after-visit summaries and diagnosis and treatment plans, are the sole responsibility of the authoring physician and surgeon. These notes cannot be altered, modified, or edited by anyone other than the authoring physician and surgeon or a scribe, medical assistant, or other authorized individual acting under the authority delegated by the authoring physician and surgeon. This law aims to ensure the integrity and accountability of patient records in California.

AB1637 regulates who can alter patient notes in California, assigning responsibility to the authoring physician and surgeon.

AB1637 amends the Business and Professions Code by adding Section 2266.1, which specifies that patient notes, including after-visit summaries and diagnosis and treatment plans, are the sole responsibility of the authoring physician and surgeon. These notes cannot be altered, modified, or edited by anyone other than the authoring physician and surgeon or a scribe, medical assistant, or other authorized individual acting under the authority delegated by the authoring physician and surgeon. This law aims to ensure the integrity and accountability of patient records in California.