Hello,
At a risk management workshop I was trained to never write the word "error" in a chart. Line through with initials and date should be enough.

Writing the word sets you up for more liability.

Attorney:
"Well doctor, I see that you have made several errors here.
Do you make a lot of errors. Hmm, here in this one note I see
that you made x number of mistakes. You sure make a lot of mistakes don't you?

Since Steven has been nice enough to get 4 posts ahead of me, I thought I'd add this little tidbit smile

If I had a vote that counted, I would vote for the addendum to show up at the bottom of the note.


Vicki Roberts, MD
Family Medicine of Southeast Missouri
Sikeston, MO