Explain the legal and ethical significance of documentation and record-keeping in sports medicine.

Explanation should include general guidelines regarding documentation in medical-related professions and the ethical and legal considerations associated with maintaining records.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the legal requirements of record-keeping, including record format, retention, and accessibility, in professions associated with sports medicine?
• What ethical issues relate to record-keeping and documentation in professions associated with sports medicine?