Which Is the Primary Purpose of a Patient's Medical Record

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is the primary purpose of a patient's medical record?

• A) To invoice the nursing services for hospital reimbursement
• B) To protect the patient in case of a malpractice suit
• C) To facilitate professional communication and safe health care
• D) To contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care

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