Before a patient's laboratory test results can legally be released to another physician or health care facility, the patient must:

A) tell the clinical laboratory that it is okay to do so
B) provide a letter from his or her lawyer agreeing for the release
C) provide his or her informed consent
D) provide his or her implied consent

Answer: C

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