Veterinary medical records serve as an important tool for the practical and research aspects of veterinary medicine. A veterinary medical record contains the information that a veterinarian documents about a patient, including laboratory reports, radiographs, and clinical notes. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), veterinary medical records provide "documentary evidence of a patient's illness, hospital care, and treatment, and serve as a basis for review, study, and evaluation of medical care rendered by the hospital. Veterinary medical records also "serve as a basis for planning patient care and as a means of communication among hospital staff.
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