If a record cannot be completed because of the death of a psyscian, what should the health information practioner do?

Question

Health Information Technology

 

If a psysician suddenly dies leaving behind incomplete records, should hte health information practioner refer the incomplete recod to the health record committee for action, forward the record to he medical staff president for completion, or request that the physicain who took over the practice complete the record.

Answer 1

The phsycian who took over must complete the records by assessing the patient.