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A written record could be used for a number of purposes (examples of what may be considered as written records are listed in Box 8.1). Perhaps, the first thing that springs to mind is to record what has happened to a patient during a shift or care episode. This record needs to be of a certain standard which will be discussed later in this chapter. It could be reviewed firstly by colleagues using this as a means of communication to fully understand the events of the day when they are talking to the patient or relatives of the patient. It could be used in the same way by an allied health professional such as an occupational therapist who is treating the patient to have a better understanding of the patient’s abilities and condition before providing treatment and care.