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Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections

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, then it should be legibly corrected to allow the reviewer to understand how and when it occurred. Ideally, when a healthcare provider corrects an error, they should [...]
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