A hospitalized patient tells a nurse that he wishes to take the original chart copy of his medical record home. The nurse's best response is
A) "You may not have it because it belongs to your physician."
B) "It is your medical record, and you are allowed to take it home."
C) "It is against hospital policy for you to look at your medical record."
D) "You are allowed to have a copy of your medical record to take home."

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Patients have the right to access their medical records and to request copies. It is recommended that patients speak to a staff member or health care provider to request a copy of their medical record rather than taking the original home, as the original copy belongs to the healthcare facility. Therefore, the nurse's best response is to inform the patient that they are allowed to have a copy of their medical record to take home.

A Hospitalized Patient Tells a Nurse That He Wishes to Take