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iii. Medical Records Requirements By Law In
Registered or Licensed Private Healthcare Facilities
• All medical document are legally supportive documents in a court hearing
• Properly justified procedures can be defended by peers in the event of conflict or litigation, but
when the notes are poorly made and suspicious, this may be difficult
• Courts have a tendency to believe the memory of a patient rather than that of a doctor/nurse
• Medical records requirements by law in registered or licensed private healthcare facilities
