Clinical notes are written or electronic records documenting important information about a patient’s medical or psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and progress. They serve as a comprehensive and confidential record of the patient’s healthcare history and are used by healthcare professionals to facilitate communication, continuity of care, and decision-making.

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Ellie is WriteUpp’s in-house Content Creator. Her research and writing for private practitioners focuses on marketing, business growth, data security, and more. She also hosts WriteUpp’s podcast The Healthy Practice; the show that guides practitioners in the early stages of their careers through every aspect of practice management. Outside of work Ellie writes a mental health blog, studies mindfulness and is a keen nature photographer.