Which of the following is appropriate when correcting a medical record?
A. Place a note near the correction stating why it was made
B. Write the date and your initials at the end of the medical record
C. Black out the incorrect information
D. Type the correct information over the incorrect data
E. Erase the incorrect information and enter the new information
Answer: A
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