Noteworthy: the how, what, where and
why of medical documentation

12 August 2023
9.15am – 12.00pm

Novotel Melbourne Central
399 Little Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

CPD information

ACEM, ACRRM, RACGP, RACS & RANZCO: 1.5 hours Educational Activity, 1 hour Reviewing Performance

Learning outcomes

By the end of this activity you should be able to:

  • employ the mnemonic "SOAP" to create logical and appropriately detailed clinical notes
  • explain the medico-legal requirements on when and how to release information in medical records to others
  • recognise common problems with medical records that can adversely affect patient care and medico-legal outcomes
  • appropriately manage unsolicited information provided about a patient by a third party
  • facilitate secure storage and retention of, and access to. medical documentation.

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