What Is Important for the PTA to Consider Regarding Appropriate

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is important for the PTA to consider regarding appropriate documentation?

• A) Documentation completed by the PTA could become part of a court case in a legal proceeding.
• B) Documentation completed by the PTA is under the supervision of the PT and will not be allowed into a legal proceeding.
• C) It is important to ensure that the PTA is who he or she claims to be and that the PTA can sign such a document.
• D) It is important for the PTA to document what is done, but they do not have to worry if it is always accurate.

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Definitions:

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