After studying this chapter, you should be able to

1. Explain the purpose of medical records and the importance of proper documentation.

2. Discuss those entries necessary in a medical record for legal protection.

3. Demonstrate the procedure for making a correction in a medical record.

4. Identify ownership of medical records.

5. Tell how long medical records must be legally retained.

6. Describe the purpose of obtaining a patient’s consent for release of medical information.

7. Explain the doctrine of informed consent.

8. State the purpose of Good Samaritan Acts.

9. State the purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.