Law &. Ethics for Medical Careers 5th Edition by Karen Judson,Carlene Harrison

Exercise 51

ETHICS ISSUE 2: A minor is admitted to the hospital as a result of a sexual assault, which she says was perpetrated by an uncle who lives in the household. The minor's mother indicates that the uncle is under treatment for gonorrhea with a local physician. A caseworker with Children's Protective Services is called and she has asked the local physician named for permission to review the uncle's medical records.
Should the caseworker be allowed to review the uncle's medical records? Why or why not?
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