A patient has written to request a copy of his own record. When the clerk checked the record, it was noted that the patient was last admitted to the psychiatric unit of the facility. You advise the clerk to

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The patient's psychiatric record may contain sensitive information that could potentially harm the patient if released without proper precautions. Therefore, it is important to contact the patient's attending physician first to discuss any potential risks and obtain their approval before releasing the record to the patient.

A Patient Has Written to Request a Copy of His