Rules of Thumb: Report writing in clinical settings

 

Examples:

The registrants of Health Care Alliances are part of Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC) and on their stated standards as part of the ethical framework of their registrants is stated the following:

The standards

•1. Promote and protect the interests of service users and carers

•2. Communicate appropriately and effectively

•3. Work within the limits of your knowledge and skills

•4. Delegate appropriately

•5. Respect confidentiality

•6. Manage risk

•7. Report concerns about safety

•8. Be open when things go wrong

•9. Be honest and trustworthy

•10. Keep records of your work

Final standard 10 is what came to my attention in particular given that this is what this article is all about. To expand, Standard 10:

Keep accurate records

10.1 You must keep full, clear, and accurate records for everyone you care for, treat, or provide other services to.

10.2 You must complete all records promptly and as soon as possible after providing care, treatment or other services.

Keep records secure

10.3 You must keep records secure by protecting them from loss, damage or inappropriate access.

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