A 22-year-old female has been sexually assaulted and taken to the emergency department. With regard to the release of confidential medical information, which individual would most likely be allowed to receive information related to the patient's injuries without her consent?

A) State police
B) Patient's mother
C) Patient's boyfriend
D) Crisis counselor


A) State police

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