Document Type : Short Communication(s)
Authors
1 Lecture, Education of Medical Records, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
2 BSc, Medical Records, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
3 BSc, Medical Records, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract
Introduction: Disasters whether natural or man-made can inflict widespread damage in every society. Disaster effects on hospitals were discussed by many specialties in many fields. The aim of this article was discussion disasters effect on medical records department, which responsible for safeguard keeping of patient medical records. Researches on scientific journal and internet have shown that the reports of disasters and their effects on medical records were rarely. So this article, for the first time discusses the flood effect on patient medical records from Iran. Keywords: Natural Disasters; Medical Records Department, Hospital; Disasters; Patients; Medical Records.
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