Clinical documentation refers to the process of recording patient-related information regarding their medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and progress during healthcare encounters. It typically includes various forms of documentation such as medical charts, electronic health records (EHRs), progress notes, lab reports, imaging results, and more. The primary purpose of clinical documentation is to provide a comprehensive and accurate record of a patient’s care journey, ensuring continuity of care, supporting clinical decision-making, facilitating communication among healthcare providers, and serving as legal documentation.
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