John Smith has had a total knee replacement and suffers from alcohol abuse and PTSD. A physical therapist has been called in by the orthopedic doctor to set up rehab for the patient. Following the minimum necessary rule, which of the following would the physical therapist need to have access to?
A. Only x-rays of the patient's knee
B. Orthopedic services and the record relating to PTSD
C. Only those records with regard to the orthopedic services
D. Any and all of the patient records
Answer: C
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