Which of the following is NOT proper protocol for correcting medical records?
A. The incorrect information should be neatly erased or correction fluid should be used.
B. A single line should be drawn through the error and the correct information should be written above it
C. The person making the correction should put the date of the change in the chart.
D. The person updating the record should indicate their initials for the change being made.
Answer: A. The incorrect information should be neatly erased or correction fluid should be used.
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