LAW

Medical Law

Question 1 Describe the purpose of medical records and the importance of thorough and accurate documentation of patient care. What does the expression “not charted, not done” mean in health care? Explain the ownership of medical records and the standards for retaining medical records. Who really owns the medical record, and why?

Question 2
Explain the process of health information technology (HIT) implementation that is currently taking place across the United States. Why is this implementation taking place at this point in history?

Question 3
Identify unique aspects of confidentiality for alcohol and drug abuse patient records. Why is it so important that information in these records be protected at a higher level of privacy?

Question 4
Describe the benefits of electronic medical records for patient care, naming at least three specific advantages of electronic records over traditional paper records.