If your EMS system receives a subpoena for a patient's protected health information, it would be MOST appropriate to:
A) disclose the information requested by the subpoena.
B) notify legal counsel before releasing any information.
C) refuse to disclose any of the patient's protected information.
D) obtain the patient's consent before releasing any information.
Answer: B) notify legal counsel before releasing any information.
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