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Q31 of 149
intermediate
subpoena
psychiatric-records
legal-process
confidentiality
ANCC
AANPCB
A PMHNP working in an inpatient psychiatric unit receives a subpoena for a patient's treatment records. What is the most appropriate initial response?
A
Release the records immediately because a subpoena is a legal order.
B
Contact the facility's legal counsel or risk management before releasing any records, as a subpoena alone may not be sufficient to authorize release of psychiatric records.
C
Refuse to release the records under any circumstances because psychiatric records are always privileged.
D
Release only the discharge summary and withhold all other records.
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