Given the importance of clinical documentation and record keeping in providing optimal patient care, it is an essential component of practice management. It becomes a serious issue, though, when you have to devote too much of your valuable time to keeping track of your

Medical records are a fundamental element in the provision of patient care. Good clinical records aid – coordination and continuity of care, and informed decision making for patient management. It can also improve availability of data for malpractice litigation. Patient records should be updated at

The patient-provider relationship has become as the foundation of quality healthcare. The 21^st Century Cures Act gave patients the right access to their electronic health record (EHR). Many studies report that patient access to their medical records can encourage them to collaborate with their provider

Ignorance may be bliss sometimes, but not when it comes to patients. Patients should be educated to be proactive about managing their health. Patient education empowers patients to participate in their own health care and make lifestyle changes to prevent or manage illnesses. Physicians

Good clinical records are essential for the delivery of quality healthcare, to maintain continuity of care, and to share information between different healthcare professionals. Once created, electronic medical records should be updated at each care episode, allowing any member of the care team to