What Is the Purpose of the Medical Record

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the medical record?

• A) It is temporary proof of the nature of care, quality of care, and timeliness of care.
• B) It is the one place where all pertinent medical information on a patient is recorded and accessible to all health care professionals caring for that patient.
• C) It is an approximate record of the patient's condition, illness, and treatment.
• D) To provide a written source of information regarding that patient providing a common source of information for all caregivers.

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