Dr. Bob made an erroneous entry in the records he noticed the error four years later and used white-out to eliminate all traces of the erroneous information. Then he wrote the correct information and intialed it. These corrections weren`t done properly. Pick the answer below that most completely explains why.
Which answer below???
Whatever the choices you have, the correct procedure (as I understand it) is to line out the error, write in the correction, and initial and date the correction.
You should look this up, though.
The answer that most completely explains why the corrections weren't done properly is:
Dr. Bob used white-out to eliminate all traces of the erroneous information and then wrote the correct information and initialed it. However, this method of correction is not considered appropriate because it raises questions about the reliability and accuracy of the record. Using white-out to cover up mistakes can be seen as an attempt to hide the original error, which could be a form of deception. It is best practice to refrain from using correction fluid or other methods that could obscure the original entry. Instead, it is recommended to make a single line through the incorrect information, with a brief explanation of the error, and then make the correction above or next to it. This way, the audit trail of the record is preserved, and it is clear that a mistake was made and corrected.