When substituting a photocopy of the original record in response to legal process, which of the following can be helpful in convincing the court to accept the photocopy as a true and exact copy of the original?

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A certificate of authentication can provide evidence that the photocopy is a true and exact copy of the original record. It can be obtained from a notary public, an authorized official, or an agency responsible for maintaining the record. Consent from the patient or hospital administrator, or correspondence from the attending physician, may not necessarily prove the authenticity of the photocopy.

When Substituting a Photocopy of the Original Record in Response