Medical records are frequently the source of clinical data used in research of the diabetic foot. However, due to variations in the records, problems can result in collecting and using the data for such research … Worldwide, there are vast differences in the type of medical record, the quality of the medical record and how providers and or health systems manage the data it contains. Medical records can range from simple, handwritten notes that often include some short cuts or abbreviations, to sophisticated electronic health records. The issues of who collects the data and how it is documented will ultimately influence how it can be harvested, manipulated, and used in research … read more