Workers' compensation has sent a release of information for Sally Smith, who was hurt on her job, asking for any and all of her medical records. Date of injury was October 10, 2014; her medical records have alcohol abuse and treatment. How should this release be handled by the HIM department?
A. Release records dated for October10, 2014.
B. Release all records including alcohol abuse records.
C. Do not release records and send letter to workers' comp.
D. Release all records except the alcohol abuse records.
Answer: C
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