All of the following statements are true regarding a patient's chart EXCEPT:
A) the patient's chart is a legal record and can be used in court.
B) accreditation agencies may access a patient's chart to assess appropriateness of care.
C) the patient's insurance company may review the patient's chart before providing reimbursement.
D) the patient's spouse may access the patient's chart without authorization by the patient.

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While patients can expect a certain degree of privacy surrounding medical records, patient charts may be accessed under specific circumstances by select agencies for accreditation reviews, reimbursement claims, and legal cases. The patient controls his or her privacy, and unless a documented release has been granted, a spouse would be denied access to information in the chart.

All of the Following Statements Are True Regarding a Patient's