title: Medical records can win or lose a malpractice case.
abstract: This article illustrates for the physician the pitfalls of making poor medical records and how good medical records can make the difference in winning or losing a medical professional liability lawsuit. The article includes seven suggestions to enable the physician to create and maintain good patient medical records.
authors.affiliation: Texas Medical Association, Austin 78701.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Barton
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States