An essential practical guide for all health and social care professionals. The guide to Record Keeping provides clear and concise information on the legal and professional obligations of record keeping as well as practical applications such as the purpose of the records, how much to write, what to include, what to leave out, the detail, facts, assumptions and common errors. Written in a style that is easy to understand and apply using examples of real life situations. A vital tool for every health and social care professional who creates or maintains health records.