Margaret has signed an authorization to release information regarding her ER visit for a fractured finger to her attorney. Specifically, she says to release the ER history and physical, x-rays, and any procedure notes for finger fracture. Which of the following violates her privacy?

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The release of an x-ray of the chest is not relevant to Margaret's finger fracture and is not authorized by her. It violates her privacy as the information is not necessary for her legal case. Choices A, C, and D are authorized by Margaret and relevant to her finger fracture, so they do not violate her privacy.

Margaret Has Signed an Authorization to Release Information Regarding Her