Which of the following personnel may write progress notes that are included in the patient's official medical record?
a. Only physicians
b. Only nurses
c. Only physicians and nurses
d. Any health care professional who provides a direct service to the patient
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Charting is not done only by physicians.
b. Incorrect. Charting is not done only by nurses.
c. Incorrect. Charting is not done only by physicians and nurses.
d. Correct. All health care professionals can write the progress notes.
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