What is important for the PTA to consider regarding appropriate documentation?
A) Documentation completed by the PTA could become part of a court case in a legal proceeding.
B) Documentation completed by the PTA is under the supervision of the PT and will not be allowed into a legal proceeding.
C) It is important to ensure that the PTA is who he or she claims to be and that the PTA can sign such a document.
D) It is important for the PTA to document what is done, but they do not have to worry if it is always accurate.

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Documentation by a PTA must always be treated as a legal document that can be entered into any court proceeding in relation to a patient the PTA is treating. If documentation is under the supervision of the PT, it is still subject to being requested to appear in a court hearing. It is not necessary to prove the documentation is accurate or to ensure that the PTA is who he or she claims to be. That information will be validated using quality assurance with record reviews.

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