Executive summary. Shared information changes after it is received. Teams need a way to spot a correction, judge its impact, and update work already underway.
Definition
A correction is a change to previously communicated information; late information is relevant information received after the point it was expected.
Recognize what changed
A correction should identify the record it relates to and make its timing clear. Staff need to tell a new result, an amended result, and a duplicate notification apart.
Not every change deserves the same response. The impact depends on whether someone has already acted on the earlier information.
Route impact to the right owner
Name who reviews a correction for each workflow, and how they document the outcome. A corrected demographic field, a changed medication, and an amended test result need different follow-up.
For late information, record why it arrived late where that is known, and whether any deadline, patient contact, claim, or care decision is affected.
Frequently asked questions
Should the original information disappear after correction?
People using the record should see the current information clearly, and the organization usually needs an understandable history of what changed and why.
Referenced standards and further reading
- FHIR Provenance Resource ↗HL7 International
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