Dr Russo discusses how your medical record can be used as legal evidence. Your medical record is a legal document. It is kept in the "normal course of business" and is a "business record" and, therefore, can be used as evidence in any legal inquiry.
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Dr Russo discusses how your medical record can be used as legal evidence. Your medical record is a legal document. It is kept in the "normal course of business" and is a "business record" and, therefore, can be used as evidence in any legal inquiry.
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations.