In an ambulatory care setting, there are two types of medical records: manual and electronic

In an ambulatory care setting, there are two types of medical records: manual and electronic. The information inside a medical record is essential for an ambulatory care setting because it details a type of office visit, diagnosis, services and procedures rendered, and most importantly the continuity of patients' care. You, as a healthcare provider, must know the content of a medical record and how to interpret that information to better serve your patients.