Which term denotes the process by which the attending physician signs the medical record to confirm its accuracy?

• A. Progress Notes
• B. Attestation
• C. Physical Examination
• D. Diagnostic Testing

Answer: (B)

Attestation is the act of the attending physician signing the medical record to verify that the documentation is accurate and complete. This formal signature confirms authorship and responsibility for the record, and it is essential for legal, billing, and care coordination purposes.

Progress notes are the ongoing narrative entries about patient status, not the act of signing to confirm the entire record. The physical examination describes findings from the clinician’s head-to-toe assessment, and diagnostic testing refers to orders and results of tests performed.