A records keeper for a local hospital is approached by law enforcement officials. One of them informs him that they are searching for a suspect in a homicide and that they have reason to believe that person was recently examined by that institution. They are asking for specific information regarding distinguishing characteristics, such as scars or birthmarks. They also want to know the person's date of birth. Which of the following actions are appropriate?
a. Tell them to go away until they have a court-issued warrant or subpoena.
b. Provide this information without the need for a warrant.
c. This information may be provided as long as the scar or birthmark being described is one that is generally visible when the suspect is seen in public.
d. Only publically available information, such as a person's date of birth, can be released.
e. The date of birth cannot be released without legal authorization.
a. Tell them to go away until they have a court-issued warrant or subpoena.
b. Provide this information without the need for a warrant.
c. This information may be provided as long as the scar or birthmark being described is one that is generally visible when the suspect is seen in public.
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