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You supervise the correspondence unit of the health information services department of a
medical center. Today, you received a subpoena duces tecum from an attorney, demanding either
the originals or copies of all health records concerning Mary Smith, who allegedly is or was a
patient of the medical center. The subpoena lacks sufficient information for you to determine
whether Mary Smith is or was a patient in your facility. The subpoena is not accompanied by a
valid authorization to release information for Mary Smith, as required in your state. How should
you respond to the subpoena?
TEXTBOOK: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management by McWay 4th
edition.
Solution
A subpoena refers to a document issued by the court or a call to appear in court. It is court-
ordered rule that basically requires you to do something, such as give evidence or present
information that may help support the details that are at issue in a pending case.
By the following way respond to the subpoena-

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You supervise the correspondence unit of the health information serv.pdf

  • 1. You supervise the correspondence unit of the health information services department of a medical center. Today, you received a subpoena duces tecum from an attorney, demanding either the originals or copies of all health records concerning Mary Smith, who allegedly is or was a patient of the medical center. The subpoena lacks sufficient information for you to determine whether Mary Smith is or was a patient in your facility. The subpoena is not accompanied by a valid authorization to release information for Mary Smith, as required in your state. How should you respond to the subpoena? TEXTBOOK: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management by McWay 4th edition. Solution A subpoena refers to a document issued by the court or a call to appear in court. It is court- ordered rule that basically requires you to do something, such as give evidence or present information that may help support the details that are at issue in a pending case. By the following way respond to the subpoena-