Florida § 395.302 - Patient records; penalties for alteration.
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§ 395.302. Patient records; penalties for alteration.
(1) Any person who fraudulently alters, defaces, or falsifies any medical record, or causes or procures any of these offenses to be committed, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A conviction under subsection (1) is also grounds for restriction, suspension, or termination of license privileges.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 395.302
What does Florida Statutes § 395.302 cover?
Section 395.302 ("Patient records; penalties for alteration.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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