Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant drug. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as moderate allergic reactions), some autoimmune diseases, and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but it has significant adverse effects.
denial of claim. DEFINITION: Denial of claim is the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his or her provider) to pay for health care services obtained from a health care professional.
Q. Are there any parts of my medical record to which my physician can deny me access. A. Yes. A physician can deny you access to the following: 1  Personal notes and observations. 2  Information disclosed to the practitioner under the condition that it would be kept confidential.