A subpoena duces tecum is issued for medical records of a patient who is suing the physician for malpractice. Which of the following is a guideline for sending this information?

A. Verify that the patient named was not a patient of the physician.
B. Notify the insurance company.
C. Review the record closely for any incriminating information and delete incriminating information.
D. Finish updating the record.
E. Offer sworn testimony regarding the record if instructed to do so by the court.

E. Offer sworn testimony regarding the record if instructed to do so by the court.

The person in charge of records should offer sworn testimony regarding the record, if so instructed by the court; verify that the patient named was a patient of the physician named; notify the physician that a subpoena was received, and then notify the physician's insurance company or attorney, if so directed; and check all subpoenaed records to be sure they are complete, but never alter them in any way.