How Can Effective Documentation of Past Patient Care Affect Future

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Essay

How can effective documentation of past patient care affect future patient care management?

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Definitions:

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment causing adverse change, often a byproduct of human activity.

Polluters

Entities, typically businesses or industries, responsible for releasing pollutants or contaminants into the environment.

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved.

Internalized

The process of incorporating external costs or benefits into the market price of goods or services.