When an original medical record is subpoenaed, why should the practice keep a copy of the record sent with pages numbered?
a. To remind the staff the order the pages were in
b. To document how many copies were necessary for expense reports
c. To protect against alteration of the medical record
d. In case the courts lose the original
Answer: c
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