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An inmate requests access to another inmate's medical records because they are cellmates and 'share everything.' How should you respond?
All inmate medical records are strictly confidential and protected by privacy laws, even from other inmates, regardless of their relationship, to uphold the inm
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Question: An inmate requests access to another inmate's medical records because they are cellmates and 'share everything.' How should you respond?
Answer options:
- Grant access as a gesture of goodwill. ✅ Explain that medical records are confidential and cannot be shared with other inmates.
- Advise them to get direct permission from the other inmate.
- Tell them to request the records through the institutional doctor.
Correct answer: Explain that medical records are confidential and cannot be shared with other inmates.
Explanation: All inmate medical records are strictly confidential and protected by privacy laws, even from other inmates, regardless of their relationship, to uphold the inmate's right to privacy.
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