A 45-year-old male with hypertension (BP 142/88, HR 98) involved in a motor vehicle accident litigation is examined. His medical record documents a previous myocardial infarction (troponin I 0.02 ng/mL, ejection fraction 40% on echocardiography) and denies current chest pain. An attorney subpoenas his complete medical records without patient authorization. The physician has not received written consent from the patient. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
- A)Release only a summary of the records, not the full chart
- B)Contact the patient to obtain authorization before releasing recordsGABARITO
- C)Send the records directly to the court without notifying the patient
- D)Release the records because a subpoena is a legal order
- E)Refuse to release the records and ignore the subpoena
Explicação
A subpoena alone does not authorize release of protected health information under HIPAA. The physician should notify the patient, obtain written authorization, or ensure that a valid court order (not just a subpoena) or satisfactory assurance of patient notifi... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →