Abstract
Recent analyses indicate that the ratio between total insurance policies paid out and those for damages for malpractice are 1:3. Bad organization of clinical records by doctors is among the main causes of this phenomenon. In fact, clinical records can be considered a public document as well as a means of verifying quality controls. Having precise procedures for the management of clinical records can be useful to demonstrate objectivity both in diagnosis and treatment choice - which can be very important in court cases. This paper illustrates some practical proposals for a correct organization and administration of clinical records.
| Translated title of the contribution | The clinical record as quality system document: A practical example |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 112-118 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Italian Heart Journal Supplement |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine