Which of the following statements about records is true? (Select all that apply.)
a. Records provide complete information about the client.
b. Records resolve legal issues in malpractice suits.
c. Records provide information for educa-tion and research.
d. Records allow anyone interested in a cli-ent's progress to view a chart.
e. Records allow for easy documentation of the client's assessment.
ANS: A, B, C
Records provide complete information about the client, resolve legal issues in malpractice suits, and provide information for education and research. Records are not available for anyone to view as that is a violation of client privacy. Depending on the record being used, assessment docu-mentation may or may not be easy.
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