Mississippi § 41-85-21 - Recordkeeping requirements.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-85-21 — Recordkeeping requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-85-21. Recordkeeping requirements.
An up-to-date, interdisciplinary record of care being given and patient and family status shall be kept. Records shall contain pertinent past and current medical, nursing, social and other therapeutic information and such other information that is necessary for the safe and adequate care of the patient and the family. Notations regarding all aspects of care for the patient and family shall be made in the record. When services are terminated, the record shall show the date and reason for termination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 41-85-21
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-85-21 cover?
Section 41-85-21 ("Recordkeeping requirements.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 41-85-21?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-85-21" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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