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Records

Medical Definition:	The commitment in writing, as authentic evidence, of something having legal importance. The concept includes certificates of birth, death, etc., as well as hospital, medical, and other institutional records.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; vet records go here (IM) + VETERINARY MEDICINE (IM); case reports as a form of writing probably goes under MEDICAL RECORDS or specific records term (IM); FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL is also available
Also Called:	Forms,Personal Identification Systems,Travel Documents
Previously Indexed:	Dental Records (1967),Medical Records (1966-1967),Nursing Records (1967)

Records Categories.

	Birth Certificates - Official certifications by a physician recording the individual's birth date, place of birth, parentage and other required identifying data which are filed with the local registrar of vital statistics.
	Death Certificates - Official records of individual deaths including the cause of death certified by a physician, and any other required identifying information.
	Dental Records - Data collected during dental examination for the purpose of study, diagnosis, or treatment planning.
	Hospital Records - Compilations of data on hospital activities and programs; excludes patient medical records.
	Medical Records - Recording of pertinent information concerning patient's illness or illnesses.
	Nursing Records - Data recorded by nurses concerning the nursing care given to the patient, including judgment of the patient's progress.

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