Which is the primary purpose of a patient's medical record?

A) To invoice the nursing services for hospital reimbursement
B) To protect the patient in case of a malpractice suit
C) To facilitate professional communication and safe health care
D) To contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The medical record helps to ensure that all health team members are working toward a common goal of providing safe and effective care.Documentation can be used for reimbursement but it is not to invoice the nurse,but to invoice patients and/or insurance companies.It protects the clinician in cases of a malpractice suit,not the patient.It does not contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care,but it can be used for medical or nursing research.

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