A subpoena duces tecum is issued for medical records of a patient who is suing the physician for malpractice. Which of the following is a guideline for sending this information?
A. Verify that the patient named was not a patient of the physician.
B. Notify the insurance company.
C. Finish updating the record.
D. Review the record closely for any incriminating information and delete incriminating information.
E. Offer sworn testimony regarding the record if instructed to do so by the court.
Answer: E
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