2006-06-27 16:04:43 · 16 answers · asked by pumpernickel 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Considering you would be 1) committing a crime and 2) opening yourself up to near unlimited liability.....that would be no.
2006-06-27 16:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if I wanted to, it would be really difficult after 6 months to recall specific information about a particular patient. If something wasn't charted at the time I cared for the patient, there was probably a reason for it and I would have to stand by the fact that I charted as completely as possible at that time. Anything not documented in flow sheets and systems review might be found in my nursing progress note anyway.
2006-06-27 23:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tosha C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a medical chart needs to be complete when the patient is discharged- or shortly thereafter. A six month span of time is too long to recall information accurately.
2006-06-27 23:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...not only is it against policy, but if you were called to testify in a case involving that patient, you would be questioned about why the info was added and have to take liability for the results of doing so (ie losing your job or license if you are a licensed health professional). bad idea.
2006-06-27 23:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends are you being asked to back date patient information? If that's the case then no, not only is it unethical it's illegal and you can be held legally responsible. But be warned if you refuse you may encounter hostility and possibly lose your job. Document everything that is going on, what you are being asked to do and by whom, that way if you do lose your job you have documentation that you were fired illegally.
2006-06-27 23:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by corel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not !!! unless you want to be charged with altering records. those charts should have been filled in several times each day , not six months later.
2006-06-27 23:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by answerqueen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can actually remember the stuff 6 months later, say you have total recall, than sure. If not, well that wouldn't be exactly kosher.
2006-06-27 23:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely not do it. That sounds very strange! Where is the info coming from that you are supposed to be filling it with?
2006-06-27 23:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by crabbypatty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. doing so would be unethical
or do you know the info? if you know the info it might not be bad as long as you don't falsify the date and state that you entering in info 6 months late. i think it would be important to put info in since it is related to someones health if you know it is correct.
2006-06-28 23:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by Misch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! That is unethical. if the work was asked to be done sooner, and it wasn't entered that is a different matter.
2006-06-28 00:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋