Case In Point II: Documentation
Case in Point II is our second risk management publication featuring a series of closed-claim scenarios that focus on issues involving medical record documentation. The selected cases serve to provide the reader with situations in which poor or non-existent documentation created patient safety issues and allegations of negligent treatment for the Physician.
Estimated Length: 2 hour(s)
Lessons
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1. Case In Point II: Documentation
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Objectives
Objectives:
Upon completion of this enduring material, participants will be better able to:
- Identify weaknesses in the medical record that can result in miscommunication and poor patient outcomes
- Understand the role of the medical record as crucial evidence in medical malpractice litigation
- Recognize how strong documentation can prevent litigation