To release information to another health care facility or third party regarding a client with a psychiatric diagnosis, the nurse must obtain which of the following?
a. signed release-of-information form stating specific information to be released
b. verbal consent of the client and the client's guardian or next of kin
c. signed release-of-information form from the attending psychiatrist
d. permission from the health care team, including all who participate in treatment planning
A
To release information to another health care facility or third party, the nurse must obtain a signed release from the client. This release must be in writing and identify which parts of a clinical record can be released and to whom.
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