Many health professionals struggle with adequate and thorough charting. By the time a case reaches an attorney's desk, there are often omissions, misspellings, inconsistencies, or failures in follow-up. This presentation will use examples to illustrate charting's impact in the legal setting and how to avoid common pitfalls associated with poor documentation.

• Review proper medical charting procedures and techniques
• Identify common mistakes in charting
• Explain the legal impact of documentation errors

Level: Basic