Question: When an error occurs, which of the following is generally the proper order of prioritization? Communicate with the patient, report to all appropriate parties, check the medical record, care for the patient. Report to all appropriate parties, check the medical record, care for the patient, communicate with the patient. Check the medical record, care for the patient, communicate with the patient, report to all appropriate parties. Care for the patient, communicate with the patient, report to all appropriate parties, check the medical record.