If you make a mistake while writing in a patient's chart:
a. draw one line through it and note that it is an error.
b. obliterate the mistake so no one can see what you wrote.
c. use white-out to cover up the mistake.
d. throw that piece of paper away and start again.
a. draw one line through it and note that it is an error.
Feedback:
Correct: Correct!
Incorrect: Obliterations are not allowed.
Incorrect: White-out is not allowed.
Incorrect: Throwing paper away is not allowed.
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