A nurse receives a subpoena requesting a patient’s record. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: C. Refer the request to the authorised hospital or medical-records office
- A. Destroy sensitive pages before sending the record
- B. Provide the record informally to the requesting person
- C. Refer the request to the authorised hospital or medical-records office
- D. Refuse every legal request to protect confidentiality
Explanation
A subpoena may create a legal duty to disclose specified information, but the request should be verified and handled through the authorised hospital process. Confidentiality is not an excuse to destroy records or to release more information than legally required.
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About Legal Aspects and PNMC Regulation
Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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