Which of the following requires a release of information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A) Sharing patient records from an evaluation at a mental health treatment center
B) De-identifying patient records for research activities
C) Using patient lab results for public health data
D) Releasing patient records for legal proceedings after a police emergency

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Under HIPAA, sharing patient records from a mental health treatment center requires a release of information because it involves protected health information (PHI) that is not automatically exempted for legal or public health purposes.

Which of the Following Requires a Release of Information in Accordance