Chapter 6
What do all physicians and employers have to do carefully with their employees?
supervise,delegate carefully,select
Medical records were completed for the treatment provided by who?
hosptial,physicians/practice medical facility
In regard to charting documentation is________ of what was done
proof
Who owns a patients medical records?
Owners of the facility that created the patients medical records
What is the legal and ethical response made?
report the mistake to physicians and supervisors and note it on the patients record
What happens to photographs,video,digital images,and other types of images of patients in a medical setting?
They become a part of the patients permanent record
What is an informd-consent form?
the patient and authorized representative
Why are medical records retainted?
Protection from litigation
What are the reasons that a patient might file a lawsuit for?
details are missing,billing disputes,and desperation
What does Health IT include?
electronic prescribing,PHR’s,EHR’s.