You are the Release of Information Specialist of the Health Information Management Department of Rasmussen Health Care (RHC). Today you receive a subpoena duces tecum from an attorney, demanding either the originals or copies of all health records concerning an individual who allegedly is or was a patient of RHC. The subpoena lacks sufficient information to determine whether the individual is or was a patient in your facility. The subpoena is not accompanied by a valid authorization to release information on the individual as required by your state.

How would you respond to the subpoena? Provide details on why you would respond to the subpoena in this manner. Respond to your peers' strategies and why you agree or disagree with their approach to dealing with this subpoena.

Due dates for your initial and response posts can be found by checking theCourse SyllabusandCourse Calendar.

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