We have been using a computer charting system for some time and it has raised several questions. The biggest question and the one I would like input on is how to use the narrative. Our system uses a lot of drop down menus that cover ever thing but the kitchen sink. we have some guys that say you only need to put information in the narrative that is not covered in the drop downs (pert neg's, pert pos's etc.). This leads to a short narrative and all required information is printed in the chart. While others say you still need to write a full narrative because it's the only part of your chart they pull up in court. They say you need to write a "stand alone" narrative to cover your self. Our company all so doesn't have a policy on this matter at this time. what say you? thank you very much for your input.