Records
| Definition: |
The commitment in writing, as authentic evidence, of something having legal importance. The concept includes certificates of birth, death, etc., as well as hospital, medical, and other institutional records. |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; vet records go here (IM) + VETERINARY MEDICINE (IM); case reports as a form of writing probably goes under MEDICAL RECORDS or specific records term (IM); FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL is also available |
| Also Called: |
Forms,Personal Identification Systems,Travel Documents |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Records (1967),Medical Records (1966-1967),Nursing Records (1967) |
Records Categories.
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Birth Certificates - Official certifications by a physician recording the individual's birth date, place of birth, parentage and other required identifying data which are filed with the local registrar of vital statistics. |
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Death Certificates - Official records of individual deaths including the cause of death certified by a physician, and any other required identifying information. |
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Dental Records - Data collected during dental examination for the purpose of study, diagnosis, or treatment planning. |
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Hospital Records - Compilations of data on hospital activities and programs; excludes patient medical records. |
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Medical Records - Recording of pertinent information concerning patient's illness or illnesses. |
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Nursing Records - Data recorded by nurses concerning the nursing care given to the patient, including judgment of the patient's progress. |
Records Definitions and Terms
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