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You cannot remove anything from your medical records but you can add a comment. If you are concerned about someone learning something about you that you don't want them to know, be aware of HIPAA. No one can access your records unless they are your medical provider or insurance company for billing purposes.

To cancel your health plan or Medicaid coverage, log into your account at and use the End My Current Coverage link. Request cancellation by the last day of the month you want your coverage to end. Get help ending your coverage.

Generally, it is not good practice to delete patient data. However, there may be times where it is called for or even required. For example, the European GDPR stipulates that a patient can initiate their ?right to be forgotten?. In this case you can easily delete the data saved in Noah by deleting the patient.

Retaining of Medical Records HIPAA regulations require that patient documents must be kept a minimum of six (6) years. The Medical Records Act states that unless a patient is a minor, medical records, laboratory and X-ray reports must be kept at least five years (see §4-403 below).

Federal law allows medical providers to destroy medical records after six years but some states require a longer retention period. If the medical records pertain to a child, you may be required to retain them for more than 10 years.

An advance directive speaks for you if you are unable to, and helps make sure your religious and personal beliefs will be respected. It's a useful legal document for an adult of any age to plan for future health care needs.