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A legal right to confidentiality of client information is waived when:
A. a court system subpoenas information.
B. a family member requests health care information of a client.
C. a living will takes effect.
D. the client is declared incompetent by the legal system.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The legal right to confidentiality is waived when the court requires information to be given to the court for legal proceedings to occur (summonses, court orders, litigation information necessary for the court, subpoenas, and so on), when the state requires mandatory reporting of certain illnesses, when sharing information is necessary because a client has revealed an intent to harm himself or others, or when a client cannot make a safe and rational decision (competence).Coordinated Care
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