Each of the Following Statements Is True for Electronic Record

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements is true for electronic record keeping EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) Electronic record keeping is a common and very acceptable method of maintaining patient information and should follow the general documentation guidelines.
• B) Various types of electronic software are on the market and are not difficult to learn.
• C) Steps must be in place to ensure that the record cannot be tampered with and that a valid signature is associated with each entry.
• D) The guidelines for paper records are different from the guidelines for electronic records and do not apply to the electronic record.

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Definitions:

Inducement

A factor or incentive that leads someone to follow a particular course of action or to engage in certain behaviors.

Surety

represents a guarantee or security provided by a third party, ensuring the fulfillment of an obligation.

Surety

A person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract.

Principal's Obligation

A duty or responsibility that a principal must fulfill as part of an agreement, particularly in agency relationships.