medical record

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Officials said they are also in communication with authorities to ascertain the cause of death, obtain the complete medical record and review the circumstances surrounding the death.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“You should show up, scan your QR code, and transfer your medical record instantly.”

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Legally, clinicians are entirely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the medical record, meaning they must review and sign off on the notes the scribe creates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Having the code appear in a patient's medical record also helps providers recognize repeat episodes during future visits.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2025

Just a month after a note in her medical record said she was fine, another doctor wrote, “In view of the rapid extension of the disease process the outlook is quite poor.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot