Johnny Smith has just been arrested and told the police he is on insulin for his diabetes, but he cannot remember the name or the dosage. The police go to the doctor's office and ask for a copy of Johnny Smith's records. What should the response be?
A. Tell the police he has to sign an authorization for release of the information.
B. Give the records to the police because he is incarcerated.
C. Call the hospital attorney and tell them the police want medical records on Johnny Smith.
D. Call risk management and tell them the police are here about Johnny Smith.
Answer: A
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