The patient does not have the right to review records pertaining to his or her medical care because those records are the property of the health care provider and are written in medical terms that the patient would not understand.

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This statement is false. Patients have the legal right to review and request copies of their medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Healthcare providers are required to provide a patient with access to their medical records, which should be written in language that can be understood by the patient or with the assistance of a qualified medical interpreter.

The Patient Does Not Have the Right to Review Records