Writing Assignment – AHIMA Practice Brief: A Legally Sound Health Record
- Read the Maintaining a Legally Sound Health Record practice brief.
- Using APA format, respond to the following prompt in 1 1/2 to 2 double-spaced pages:In your own words, respond to the following:
- a. Define a hybrid record, giving details concerning issues with patient access to their records and correct disclosure.
- b. Which record will contain the most current information?
- c. What policies would you have in place at your facility to prevent unauthorized Release of Information?
- Per APA formatting, in-text citations are expected, as are a reference list page and a cover page. These pages are extra and in addition to the 11/2 to 2 double-spaced pages noted above.
- You are welcome to cite and use sources in addition to the brief; just be sure to cite them appropriately in the APA format and include them in your reference list.