With regard to patient medical information

Question

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Patient health records are considered legal documents and are subject to privacy and confidentiality laws such as HIPAA.
Explanation for incorrect options:
B) Original patient health records must be protected and only released with proper authorization or subpoena, not automatically submitted to courts.
C) Spouses do not have an automatic right to their partner's medical information and must follow proper authorization procedures.
D) If the patient has given proper authorization, their attorney may request medical records without the patient being present to sign off on the release.

With Regard to Patient Medical Information