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Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of charting by exception in the face of a malpractice lawsuit using the information you’ve learned so far in the course and the readings. When witnessing an adverse patient occurrence, discuss how you would correct mistakes in a medical chart and the formatting of your documentation (APO). What APOs are required to be reported in your state? In a court of law, how would charting corrections be perceived? What are the ramifications for forensic issues?