MEDICINE
MEDICAL STATISTICS
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Question
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erase and write the correction
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draw a line through the error and write the correction underneath
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draw a line through the error and write the correction above with the date and initials of the person making the correction
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erase and write the correction, adding the date and initials of the person making the correction
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Detailed explanation-1: -When electronic medical records are corrected, the record must be entered (through the log-on process) and then an addendum can be made to correct the information in the record. The addendum is initialed by the person who makes the correction.
Detailed explanation-2: -All records must be filled out in indelible BLACK or BLUE ballpoint pen for long-term legibility. Do not use pencil or ink that can be erased. C.
Detailed explanation-3: -Draw line through entry (thin pen line). Initial and date the entry. State the reason for the error (i.e. in the margin or above the note if room). Document the correct information.
Detailed explanation-4: -DRAW A SINGLE LINE THROUGH THE ERROR. INSERT THE CORRECTION ABOVE OR IN THE MARGION OF THE ERROR. WRITE ERROR NEXT TO THE ERROR AND SIGN AND DATE THE MISTAKE.