The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ____.
A. black out the incorrect information and print the correct information above it
B. erase the incorrect information and insert the correct information in its place
C. use correction fluid to hide the incorrect information and replace it with the correct information
D. draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it
E. draw a line through the incorrect information, and refer the reader to the physician for the correct information
D. draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it
To correct a medical record, draw a line through the original information so that the information is still visible. Then write the correct information above or below the original line or in the margin.
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