A Subpoena Duces Tecum Is Issued for Medical Records of a Patient

question 31

Multiple Choice

A subpoena duces tecum is issued for medical records of a patient who is suing the physician for malpractice. Which of the following is a guideline for sending this information?

• A) Verify that the patient named was not a patient of the physician.
• B) Notify the insurance company.
• C) Review the record closely for any incriminating information and delete incriminating information.
• D) Finish updating the record.
• E) Offer sworn testimony regarding the record if instructed to do so by the court.

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