Under What Circumstances Should Paramedics Try to Hide Charting Errors

question 35

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances should paramedics try to hide charting errors?

• A) Always
• B) When directed to by a supervisor or superior officer
• C) When a lawsuit is probable
• D) Never

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