Medical documentation is an essential and necessary part of the healthcare process. Please explain the importance of and challenges inherent to medical documentation

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Medical documentation is intended to record the healthcare provided for the patient, including any reported results of diagnostic tests, images, scans or other record of the patient's care received at the specific healthcare facility. Recording pertinent facts, specific findings, observations, assessments, and or recommendations, medical documentation proves to be the connection between the clinician and the patient.

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Malpractice is considered

unethical conduct. a misdemeanor. professional negligence. performing an act that a "reasonable and prudent person would perform.".

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