Question

Which of the following best describes how a medical record differs from a medical chart?

Answer 1

A medical chart is made up of notes and evaluations by the nurse or Dr.  Medical records are the medical charts and procedures done and coded into a computer so they are electronic.

Answer 2

A medical chart has evaluations made by the doctor and nurses about the patient's current visit. A medical record is  the collection of all the patient's information regarding all of their doctor and hospital visits, including past notes, medical history, and whatever diagnoses the patient has.