Is it ethical to lie by omission for a patient?

In the age of increasing transparency dermatologists may encounter requests from patients to alter or withhold key medical information from their electronic medical records. As per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act patients have the right to view their medical record and request amendments, however, the physician is the final decision maker on what information should be included in the chart. It is integral that medically necessary information is included in the chart in accordance with the principle of beneficence and non-maleficence.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research