Describe why the following items related to medical records make communication in them so important continuity care, legal protection, reimbursement documentation, quality improvement data collection, regulatory requirements

It involves patients and all members of healthcare team. The communication enables the healthcare team to have an improved relationship with the patients and their need. It enables the team to work systematically the same goal.

Legal protection communication makes sure that rights and responsibilities of both patient and healthcare team is clear for compliance and protection.

Communication in reimbursement documentation has an enormous impact on auditing quality of care, patient access, introduction of new technology to healthcare and the actual outcomes of care delivered.

Quality improvement data collection is a way to monitor the healthcare team's commitment to excellent care. Good communication in the medical records will secure quality care.

Communication in the medical records for regulatory requirements ensure an effective and efficient medical care.

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