It depends on the content, reason, consequences and other factors of the alteration.

According to the query of Lujian and Legal Express, if the alteration is to correct some insignificant errors or omissions, such as date, name, number, etc., without affecting the authenticity and diagnostic results of the electrocardiogram, then Such alterations may be reasonable and permissible as long as the alteration is signed and the time and reason for the alteration are noted. In this case, the doctor who requested the ECG to be altered by the department director may not be responsible, as long as they followed the relevant regulations and procedures. If the alteration is to cover up some important errors or mistakes, such as missed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, etc., which affects the rights and health of the patient, then this kind of alteration may be illegal and unethical, and it is an act of forging or tampering with medical records. In this case, the doctor who requested the electrocardiogram to be altered by the department director may be responsible because they violated the "Medical Accident Handling Regulations", the "Anti-Unfair Competition Law", the "Consumer Rights Protection Law" and other laws and regulations, and may be subject to administrative penalties. , civil compensation or criminal prosecution. To sum up, whether the director of the department is responsible for the doctor who altered the electrocardiogram requires a detailed analysis of the content, reasons, consequences and other factors of the alteration. If the alteration is for legitimate and necessary purposes and complies with relevant norms and procedures, there may be no liability; if the alteration is for improper and concealed purposes and violates relevant laws, regulations and ethical principles, there may be liability. responsibility.