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“If you didn't write it, you didn't do it.” This often quoted phrase holds true in litigation. A simple note confirming that discussions occurred regarding the nature of the procedure, alternatives, risks (highlighting the major ones), sedation, and an opportunity was given for patient to ask questions (aka “PARQ”—procedure, alternatives, risks, questions) can confirm a discussion took place with the patient and holds up as an important legal record of the exchange.