Which of the following is true regarding the use of "copy and paste, carry forward" (CPCF) in an electronic medical record?
A)It is never acceptable.
B)It can decrease efficiency.
C)It increases the chance of information drop-off.
D)It may be used on medication lists.
E)It increases the chance of typing errors.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Although text replication is generally discouraged, it can improve efficiency, decrease information drop-off, and decrease typing errors, and thus there may be some uses that are potentially acceptable. Copying and pasting important lists or information (e.g., medication lists) can prevent potential clinically relevant retyping errors.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Use of "Copy