Which option grants patients the ability to review their medical records and request amendments?

• A. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)
• B. The Patient bill of rights
• C. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• D. Health Reimbursement Arrangements

Answer: (B)

Access to medical records and the ability to request amendments are patient rights described in materials that spell out what patients can expect. The Patient Bill of Rights explicitly includes the right to review records and request corrections or amendments. The other options address different topics: the HITECH Act strengthens privacy protections and enforcement around health information; the ACA focuses on health coverage and access; Health Reimbursement Arrangements are a type of employee benefit plan. Because this question is about patients reviewing their records and making changes, the Patient Bill of Rights best fits that right.