Page 19 - Law And Rules Regarding Medical Record

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ii. Proper And Accurate Medical Documentation

• Complete and accurate medical recordkeeping can help ensure that your patients get the right

care at the right time.

➢At the end of the day, that's what really matters. Good documentation is important to

protect you the provider. Good documentation can help you avoid liability and keep out of
fraud and abuse trouble.

• The Importance of Accurate Medical Records
Because of their detailed information, most records can help pinpoint where mistakes occurred.

In effect, they can help provide patients with better care.

• After malpractice claims, accurate records might even help settle the claim