Which of the following is the best definition of charting?

a. Forms a complete chronological health history of a particular patient
b. Collection of all documents that are filed together
c. Provides legal protection
d. Records observations and information about patients

d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This is part of the definition for a medical record.
b. Incorrect. This is part of the definition for a medical record.
c. Incorrect. This is one of the purposes of medical documentation.
d. Correct. Recording observations and information about patients is known as charting.

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