In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's records?
When an attorney requests it
When the patient's employer requests it
When the patient's best friend requests it
When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Rationale: When a court requests it by means of a subpoena, it is permissible to release information from a patient's records.
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A) Blood loss B) Heart failure C) Infection D) Dehydration
To prepare a patient with a pelvic fracture for transportation, OEC Technicians should:
a. apply a pelvic binder. b. place the patient on a scoop stretcher in the right recumbent position. c. place the patient in a supine position on a backboard. d. place the patient in a seated position in a toboggan.
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a. Tension pneumothorax b. CDH c. Pneumoperitoneum d. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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a. All of the charges b. Basic medical charges c. Finance charges d. Taxation charges