« previous next »

Author Question: The Institute of Medicine reported that some medical errors are the result of: A) patient refusal ... (Read 44 times)

sc00by25

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
on: Jun 25, 2018
The Institute of Medicine reported that some medical errors are the result of:
 
  A) patient refusal to follow prescribed treatments.
  B) cursive handwriting.
  C) indecipherable handwriting.
  D) legible handwriting.

Question 2

How should an error in the patient chart be corrected?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


fatboyy09

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 358
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

The correct way to address an error is to draw one line through the error, initial and date the correction, and write the correct information above or beside the inserted line.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Life of a Medical School Student Life of a Medical School Student
The effectiveness of patient education The effectiveness of patient education
Qualifications of Certified Medical Administrative Specialist Qualifications of Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt. A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
Patient with osteoarthritis. Patient with osteoarthritis.
Massage is used as a complement to standard medical treatment in hospitals and skilled nursing ... Massage is used as a complement to standard medical treatment in hospitals and skilled nursing ...
Video: Plant Defense Mechanisms from Pathogens

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library