A Signed Consent for Release of Information Dated December 1

A signed consent for release of information dated December 1, 2005, is received with a request for the chart from the patient's admission of 12/5/2005. Indicate the appropriate response from the options below.

A) Request another authorization that is dated closer, but prior to, the admission date.
B) Request another authorization dated after the discharge date.
C) Release the requested information.
D) Call the patient for a verbal authorization.