The Person in Charge of Medical Records for a Physician's

question 10

Multiple Choice

The person in charge of medical records for a physician's office is preparing to release medical records requested by an insurance company. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?

• A) Release the entire record, not just the information requested.
• B) Include the patient's name, address, and date of birth on the authorization.
• C) Warn the patient that once authorization is given, it cannot be rescinded.
• D) Receive a verbal authorization from the patient prior to release of the record.
• E) Receive specific approval from the patient, even with a general authorization on file.

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