When a patient care report is found to be incomplete or inaccurate, the paramedic should:
A) erase or white out the incorrect information and write in the correct facts.
B) add a dated and signed written amendment to the original report.
C) file a completely new report with the correct information.
D) cross out the incorrect information so that it cannot be read and add the correct information to the bottom of the report, dating and signing it.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is important to maintain the integrity of the original report and provide a clear and accurate record of the patient encounter. Therefore, the best choice is to add a dated and signed written amendment to the original report. This allows for the incorrect information to be clearly marked and the correct information to be added in a way that is easily recognizable as an amendment.

When a Patient Care Report Is Found to Be Incomplete