Correct an error in your medication history
Correct an error in your medication history
Medication history errors can happen when a dose changes, a medication is stopped, an outside prescription is added, a brand and generic name both appear, or a hospital medication moves from active use into history.
You can ask Silent Hill Health to review a medication entry that appears wrong, missing, duplicated, outdated, or assigned to the wrong source. Some changes can be reviewed by the care team. Formal record amendments may need to go through Medical Records / Health Information Management.
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Quick summary
- Report wrong, missing, duplicate, outdated, or unclear medication entries.
- Include the medication name, strength, date, and what you believe is incorrect.
- Call before the next dose if the error affects what you should take today.
- Care teams may fix routine medication-list issues.
- Formal medical-record amendments may need Health Information Management review.
- Brookhaven entries may have privacy or linked-record limits.
Common medication history errors
| Error type | Example |
|---|---|
| Wrong dose | The portal shows 10 mg, but your current instructions say 5 mg. |
| Duplicate medication | A brand name and generic name both appear active. |
| Old medication still active | A medication you were told to stop still appears active. |
| Missing medication | A medication prescribed at discharge does not appear in the list. |
| Wrong source or facility | A Brookhaven medication appears as an Alchemilla entry, or the source is unclear. |
If the error affects today’s dose
Use urgent help for severe side effects, possible overdose, trouble breathing, fainting, severe confusion, dangerous medication mistakes, or immediate safety concerns.
How to request correction
- Open the medication entry in the MySHH Portal.
- Write down the medication name, strength, and status shown.
- Compare it with your bottle, pharmacy label, discharge instructions, or visit summary.
- Use Ask About This Medication, Report an Error, or Message Care Team, if available.
- Include what appears wrong and what you believe it should say.
- Ask whether the issue can be corrected by the care team or needs a formal amendment request.
Formal amendment requests
If the correction is part of the formal medical record, Medical Records / Health Information Management may ask you to submit an amendment request. The records team will review the request and explain whether the record can be amended, whether more information is needed, or whether you may submit a statement of disagreement.
A formal amendment request is different from asking your care team for current medication instructions.
Brookhaven corrections
Brookhaven medication entries may appear in active medications, medication history, discharge instructions, or linked records. Some related behavioral health or substance-use treatment information may require privacy review before it can be corrected or released.
If a Brookhaven entry affects your safety plan, next dose, side effects, or refill access, call Brookhaven or the pharmacy instead of waiting for a formal record correction.
Message template
Use this for nonurgent correction requests.
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Subject: Correct medication history error - [medication name] Hello, I am requesting review of a medication history entry that appears inaccurate. Medication: [Medication name and strength] Where I see the error: [Medication list / medication history / discharge instructions / visit summary / linked record] Date or visit connected to the entry: [Date, if known] What the record currently says: [Current wording] What I believe should be corrected: [Correct wording or explanation] Supporting information: [Bottle label / pharmacy record / discharge instructions / provider message / other] Does this affect what I should take today? [No / Yes - please call me before next dose] Please let me know whether this can be corrected by the care team or whether I need a formal amendment request through Medical Records. Best callback number: [Phone number]FAQ
Can I remove a medication from my history?
Not always. Some entries remain as history even when they are no longer active. Ask whether the medication should be marked stopped, inactive, duplicate, or corrected.
What if the error affects my next dose?
Call the pharmacy or prescribing care team. Do not wait for a portal correction if you need instructions before the next dose.
Can a correction request be denied?
Formal amendment requests may be accepted, denied, or require more information. If denied, ask whether you can add a statement of disagreement.
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