Review of Good Record Keeping: Will Your Documentation Defend You?

Dr. Peter Morressey chats with Dr. Cynthia G. MacKenzie, DVM, about her presentation at the 2022 AAEP Convention. Her subject: Review of Good Record Keeping: Will Your Documentation Defend You?

Medical records are a necessary part of equine clinical practice and practitioners need to be aware of all the medical, legal, regulatory, and ethical reasons for producing and maintaining good medical records in practice. Should an equine practitioner be faced with either an allegation of negligence, demand for monetary compensation, or a board complaint, they should seek guidance from their professional liability carrier.