Medical records are usually exempt from state open-record laws except when

A) the benefit of disclosure for the public interest (safety) outweighs confidentiality.
B) requested by a family member to be disclosed to the public.
C) mental health records are to be disclosed to the public.
D) an attorney requests the records to be made public.


Answer: A

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