The Primary Purpose of a Medical Record Is To

question 14

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a medical record is to:

• A) prevent liability lawsuits.
• B) provide a format for healthcare professionals to communicate with one another.
• C) serve as a reference for previous care the patient has received.
• D) plan for future care.

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Definitions:

Surpluses

Occurs when the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at a specific price; the opposite of shortages.

Shortages

A situation in which the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a particular price.

Quantity Supplied

Refers to the amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price during a specific period.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good that buyers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.