A patient's physical medical record officially belongs to the:
A) patient.
B) family members.
C) healthcare provider.
D) insurance company.
C
Explanation:
A) The patient may have access to the record, but the patient does not own the record.
B) Family members have access to a patient's record only with the express permission of the patient.
C) Correct.
D) Insurance companies may have access to a record but do not own it.
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