What Is the Correct Way to Modify a Medical Record

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to modify a medical record?

• A) Use white out
• B) Scratch out the error and have the physician initial it
• C) Put one line through the error and write the correct data near it
• D) Black out the error and indicate the time

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