A nurse in a community mental health center receives a call asking for information about a patient. Under which condition can the nurse release information to the caller?
a. The caller is related to the patient.
b. The psychiatrist approves the request.
c. The caller is a mental health professional.
d. The patient has given written consent for release of information.
D
Patient information is privileged. Information cannot be released without consent signed by the patient. None of the other conditions is sufficient.
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