[Destruction of medical records in psychiatry; a disturbing development].
The Netherlands have the 'Wet op de Geneeskundige Behandelingsovereenkomst', a law concerning the medical treatment agreement with the patient. Among other things it regulates the duties regarding the keeping and destruction of medical records. A critical evaluation is necessary, because the existing regulation is expected to have a negative effect on patient care and on scientific research. Development of better criteria for destruction of medical records is necessary. Until then, the destruction of medical records should be stopped.
Wiersma
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Altrecht, afd. Ouderen (Den Eik), Oude Arnhemseweg 260, 3706 BK Zeist.
Hutter
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D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009426:Netherlands; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*