This can range from failure to identify the presenting complaint, to failure to identify the results of the examination, failure to identify diagnosis made, drugs used, options discussed, surgery done. Some of the hardest hit may even fail to identify which pet was seen. This relates to the use of any numerals in the medical record. Mild cases fail to note the weight of the animal, some omit the length of time of treatment. In advanced cases, the drug strength, dose or frequency will be absent.
Minor cases abbreviate excessively.
This disease has devastated the veterinary community. Many practitioners find themselves unable to write any useful information whatsoever. It is time that the profession evaluated its losses and addressed this disease. Many are unaware of the cost of this disease. When complaints are filed, practitioners must miss work to respond to charges.