The given question is wrong. The correct question is:
Errors in treatment can include: A. unintentionally omitting a required signature on the medical record. B. illegible treatment notes in the patient's chart. C. failure to treat in a timely manner. D. prescribing medication correctly.
Answer: B. illegible treatment notes in the patient's chart.
Explanation:
Treatment errors are defined as the errors found in the performance of an operation, test, or procedure; in the dosage or method of drug use; in the administration of treatment; and inappropriate care.
Illegible treatment notes in the patient's chart is one of the treatment error, in which reports of patients are not clear. One will be unable to examine accurately about patient's story, and fails to result in accurate billing and claims filing.
It can cause several other problems including lose of license, inappropriate billing leading to charges of fraud, inaccurate quality and care information, and lost revenue/reimbursement etcetra.
Hence, the correct option is B.
