Medical transcriptionist who checks medical reports that have blanks or questionable terminology and flags them for correction by the dictator. See also medical editor (ME) .

In workers’ compensation insurance, group of health care providers created by an insurer or self-insured employer to treat workers injured on the job.

Limiting health care because of the high cost or the patient’s age or chance of recovery.

Written and graphic information documenting facts and events during the rendering of patient care. Records must be comprehensive and data must be accurately documented.