The Appropriate Way to Delete Information on a Medical Record

question 36

Multiple Choice

The appropriate way to delete information on a medical record is to ____.

• A) draw a line through the original information so it is still legible
• B) use correction fluid to cover it up
• C) erase the mistaken data
• D) scratch out the incorrect information
• E) retype the entire record, leaving out the information to be deleted

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