Which of the Following Is the Most Important Item in Defending

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important item in defending a malpractice action?

• A)Records
• B)Dentist's recollection
• C)Hygienist's recollection
• D)Office manager's recollection

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Definitions:

HAC Data

Hospital-Acquired Condition data, which encompasses information regarding complications or infections that patients acquire during their stay in a healthcare facility.

Patient Safety

The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care.

DRG Grouper

A software tool used in the healthcare industry to classify hospital cases into Diagnostic Related Groups for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Software Program

A set of instructions or code written by programmers/developers to perform specific tasks or operations on a computer.