An administrative assistant records information on a patient's clinical record that is dictated by the dentist after treatment is complete. Later, litigation is brought against the dentist for the rendered treatment. The administrative assistant is asked to testify. Which of the following is true?

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The administrative assistant did not witness the act and therefore is not a witness and can only testify to what she or he was told to write in the record.

An Administrative Assistant Records Information on a Patient's Clinical Record