2015
DOI: 10.1111/adj.12258
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Inadequate record keeping by dental practitioners

Abstract: Adherence to the traditional format of handwriting or typing entries into patient records may contribute to the problem of poor record keeping in a clinical dental setting. Newer technologies such as digital intraoral and extraoral photography and audio-recording of patient interactions may offer a solution to the problems of record keeping.

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“…If patient records need to be improved by adopting the transition to electronic recordkeeping, the profession should seek to expand traditional record-keeping formats to overcome the practical problems of keeping dental records accurate and contemporary. Adopting the use of digital voice recording can provide an easily accessible and easy to use solution (Brown, 2015).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…If patient records need to be improved by adopting the transition to electronic recordkeeping, the profession should seek to expand traditional record-keeping formats to overcome the practical problems of keeping dental records accurate and contemporary. Adopting the use of digital voice recording can provide an easily accessible and easy to use solution (Brown, 2015).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…By recording and keeping an accurate dental chart, dentists can review the patient's completed treatment and they can also plan the next one 23,24 . Moreover, dental records are frequently called upon in the medico-legal setting, where civil legal action is taken against a dentist 25 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, the integrity of the information shared among health care professionals for care and research depends on the accuracy of health care records. 2,4 This study reviews the errors made by NPs in relation to documentation and reveals the frequency of these errors and their specific types. The reasons given for the errors, where possible, and the sanctions meted out by the Texas Board of Nursing are enlightening.…”
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confidence: 99%