Whether paper or electronic, the medical record is the most important tool to be used to

A. defend against malpractice lawsuits.
B. gather statistical morbidity information.
C. provide the patient with a medical history.
D. provide the patient with best care practices.

A.defend against malpractice lawsuits.

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A plan that specifies what actions staff members should take after an adverse outcome has occurred is known as a:

a. Reactive strategy: b. Proactive strategy c. Mitigation strategy d. Defensive strategy

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Which health care function is made easier by point-of-care charting?

a. Education of health care students b. Diagnosing an illness c. Sending bills for services d. Entering patient data during a home care visit

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