Which of the Following Would Be an Inappropriate Procedure for the Custodian

question 786

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an inappropriate procedure for the custodian of the medical record to perform prior to taking a medical record from a health care facility to court?

• A) Number each page of the record in ink.
• B) Document in the file folder the total number of pages in the record.
• C) Remove any information that might prove detrimental to the hospital or physician.
• D) Prepare an itemized list of sheets contained in the medical record.

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