In Order to Release Information to Another Health Care Facility

In order to release information to another health care facility or third party regarding a patient diagnosed with a mental illness, the nurse must obtain which of the following?

A) A signed consent by the patient for release of information stating specific information to be released.
B) A verbal consent for information release from the patient and the patient's guardian or next of kin.
C) Permission from members of the health care team who participate in treatment planning.
D) Approval from the attending psychiatrist to authorize the release of information.