Which Method of Identification of Authorship or Authentication of Entries

question 886

Multiple Choice

Which method of identification of authorship or authentication of entries would be in appropriate to use in a patient's health record?

• A) written signature of the provider of care
• B) identifiable initials of a nurse writing a nursing note
• C) a unique identification code entered by the person making the report
• D) delegated use of computer key by radiology secretary

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