Before undertaking e-mail communication with a patient, which of the following must you do?

A. Have a written consent for e-mail communication on file
B. Ask the patient which provider she wants to communicate with
C. Add the patient's e-mail address to her EHR
D. Ask the physician for permission to e-mail the patient
E. Ask the patient verbally for permission to send an e-mail message


Answer: A

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