Effective record keeping @MedicalDefenceUnion
Effective record keeping  @MedicalDefenceUnion
Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Clinical records support clinical decision-making and patient care. They can also be used as evidence in the event of a complaint or claim, so it it important that they are as clear and accurate as possible.
Read the full accompanying written guidance here themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/good-record-keeping
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