AB 1637: Physicians and surgeons: medical records.

The bill aims to regulate the practice of medicine by requiring physicians and surgeons to maintain accurate and adequate patient records. The responsibility of maintaining patient medical documentation falls solely on the physician and surgeon. Any alterations, modifications, or editing of patient notes, after-visit summaries, and diagnoses and treatment plans are prohibited unless made by the authoring physician and surgeon. This bill expands the scope of a crime under the existing Medical Practice Act, imposing a state-mandated local program. The bill does not require reimbursement by the state for certain costs associated with implementing this regulation.