Dr. Patterson's office calls to give patient Sara Martin her test results from her most recent visit. Her husband answers the phone and states that Sara is not home, but that he can relay the test results to her. Is Dr. Patterson's office able to release this information? What might determine if this is allowed?

Write 1-2 paragraphs on how you think this should be handled.

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Blaze Serrano

27 March, 15:27

Dr. Patterson's office calls to give patient Sara Martin her test results from her most recent visit. Her husband answers the phone and states that Sara is not home, but that he can relay the test results to her. Is Dr. Patterson's office able to release this information? What might determine if this is allowed?

Write 1-2 paragraphs on how you think this should be handled.

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Tamia Hampton · Answer 1

Dr. Patterson should not give out any test results to anybody but Sara Martin, he should call back again later, or ask for a number he can reach her at.