Title: Module 1 Introduction: (U2 M1) The Paper Medical Record
Course: SkillsCom CMA 200 15.0 > Section: Unit 2 Module 1

Can you guess another important element of a medical office?

It is the medical record. The medical record evolved from a simple description of the treatment, at times as short as a few words, over 100 years ago to a vital report for both the patient and physician.

This Module will educate you about intricacies, organization, and procedures of maintaining the paper medical records, all of which are the medical office professional's responsibility!

In addition, there are times when the computer is down and so every office should have a paper backup procedure.

There are also offices that still maintain patient records on paper.  There aren't a lot of them due to the HITECH Act, but there are some.  You will learn about the HITECH Act in the next Module.