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CRICO Insights: May 2019
May 16, 2019
CRICO Insights: May 2019
Do’s and Don’ts of Judging Past Care
Remarks or medical record entries critical of prior care are a frequent reason patients consider litigation. Before you cast blame, consider these suggestions:
| Do... | |
| • | accurately and objectively document the patient’s condition at the time you assume care |
| • | answer your patient’s questions without displaying judgment |
| • | “keep the record straight,” without pointing fingers or blaming others |
| Don’t | |
| • | make oral or written criticism of a patient’s previous care—you may not have all the facts |
| • | make casual, critical remarks—they may be taken more seriously than you intend |
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