The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ________.

A. black out the incorrect information and print the correct information above it
B. erase the incorrect information and insert the correct information in its place
C. draw a line through the incorrect information, and refer the reader to the physician for the correct information
D. draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it
E. use correction fluid to hide the incorrect information and replace it with the correct information


Answer: D

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