Which Is an Example of Acceptable Authentication of a Medical

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of acceptable authentication of a medical record entry?

• A) Nurse who authenticates notes documented by another nurse who went off shift.
• B) Nurse practitioner who authenticates notes documented by the physician.
• C) Physician who authenticates reports dictated by colleagues within his practice.
• D) Specialist who authenticates his own dictated report electronically using a password.

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