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Jun 25, 2025

Responsible Documentation of Patient Care: Avoiding Legal Risk III

Avoid comments in your documentation that can be considered “blaming” e.g. “I gave the order to the nurse but she never seems to listen to anything I say”. Generally avoid recording any negative conversations or disruptive team member behavior. This scenario will make any plaintiffs’ attorney jump fpr joy.