Emily Haver documented on her past history form that she had an arthroscopy of the right knee in 2005. On her next visit, the care provider was reviewing her past surgical history and mentioned that she had right knee arthroscopy. The patient realized she had written the wrong side and confirmed that it was her left knee which underwent arthroscopy. What action will the care provider take in this case?
A. Have the office manager take care of it.
B. Amend the record to show the corrected information, according to office policy.
C. Place a paper note in the patient's folder noting there is an error in the patient's electronic record.
D. Nothing, leave the documentation as is, since that is what the patient initially stated.
Answer: B
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