Which of the following is necessary to release a patient's record to the patient's insurance company?
A. Physician's permission
B. Patient's written consent
C. Patient's verbal consent
D. Either the patient's consent or the physician's release
E. Verification of the insurance company
B. Patient's written consent
You must obtain the patient's signature on a written release statement before releasing the patient's record.
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