A patient release is required if you are sending the patient’s medical records to another party using __________ method.

A patient release is required if you are sending the patient’s medical records to another party using __________ method.
A . Registered mail
B . Fax
C . Motorcycle courier
D . Hand delivery

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Fax machines are not regarded as a secure method of communication as misdialing can result in the fax going to unintended recipients; also fax machines are often in public areas and not continually monitored. For this reason you must obtain a patient’s permission if you wish to send their records by fax.