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Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections

Published on Thu May 16, 2024

Question: How should we correct a mistake in an electronic health record (EHR)? Montana Subscriber Answer: If errors occur in a medical record, regardless of whether the record is electronic or on paper, they should be legibly corrected so the reviewer can understand how and when they occurred. Ideally, when a healthcare provider corrects an error, they should note the [...]
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