You Are a Researcher at the Local University Hospital

You are a researcher at the local university hospital. You will need to access patient information without patient authorization to conduct your research. Which of the following statements is true?

A) You cannot gain any information without patient consent.
B) You can obtain the information if the institutional review board waives the requirement for patient authorization.
C) You can access anything that you need as long as you sign a statement saying that you will only use it for the purpose described on the form.
D) You can access the information if you call the patients personally and get their written permission.