Under what circumstances is it okay to disclose medical information to an ex-spouse of a patient?
a. If the medical service occurred prior to the divorce
b. If the patient has signed a current consent to release information that specifies the ex-spouse to receive the requested information
c. If the patient released information to the ex-spouse in the past
d. If both the patient and the ex-spouse are patients of the practice
Answer: b
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