Which one of the following is not a main purpose of medical records?

Provide data for education and research
Provide a means of intra- and interoffice communication regarding a patient's care
Provide a means of efficiently maintaining the medical record statute of limitations
Provide a chronological record of a patient's medical care


Provide a means of efficiently maintaining the medical record statute of limitations

Rationale: All are purposes of keeping medical records except "Provide a means of efficiently maintaining the medical record statute of limitations."

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