If a Person Claiming to Be a Patient's Attorney Calls

question 81

Multiple Choice

If a person claiming to be a patient's attorney calls to request information from the patient's medical record,you should:

• A) provide it promptly
• B) refuse to provide it
• C) verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and provide it promptly
• D) verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and offer to call them back

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Definitions:

Biological Relatives

People who are related to each other through genetic connections, such as parents, siblings, and offspring.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition through the evaluation of symptoms, tests, and other assessment tools.

Genetic Competencies

The inherent capabilities or potential within an organism's genetic makeup that influence its ability to adapt and survive.

Genomic Competencies

The skills and knowledge required to effectively utilize genomic information in clinical practice and research.