If a person telephones a veterinary practice requesting medical information about a patient that they do not own, which of the following actions would be the correct way to handle this situation?

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The correct way to handle this situation would be to request signed owner consent. The information contained in the medical record is considered privileged and confidential. It must not be released except by court order or consent of the owner of the patient.

If a Person Telephones a Veterinary Practice Requesting Medical Information