What Is the Purpose of the Medical Record

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the medical record?

A) It is temporary proof of the nature of care, quality of care, and timeliness of care.
B) It is the one place where all pertinent medical information on a patient is recorded and accessible to all health care professionals caring for that patient.
C) It is an approximate record of the patient's condition, illness, and treatment.
D) To provide a written source of information regarding that patient providing a common source of information for all caregivers.