The Right to Amend Medical Records

In the state of Illinois, health care providers own patients’ medical records.  Although the health care provider owns a patient’s medical records, the patient has the right to obtain a copy of their medical record and amend it.  In Illinois this is called the right to amend your medical record and is governed by Illinois…

Social Media Accounts May Belong to Employers

The days of creating a social media account to keep in contact with friends and have fun are coming to an end.  With social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now containing more information about where a person works and what jobs a person has held, employers now want more control over employees’ social…