title: [Medical correspondence].
abstract: This paper gives a short overview of the most relevant elements of medical records. It seems important to emphasise, that writing a letter to the family doctor has more meaning than simple documentation. It is a matter of communication, involving psychological and ethical requirements. Professional discretion, the right length of the letter, as well as focusing at the real important issues are further aspects of successful records.
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Kersting
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seusing
mesh_terms: D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008499:Medical Records; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations
vernacular_title: Der ärztliche Schriftverkehr.