Question

Mr. Jones was working on his roof and fell off sustaining a severe head injury that has left in a coma. Before he fell from the ladder, he and his wife, Mrs. Jones, were in the process of getting a divorce. However, the divorce was not final. Which statement best describes the circumstance regarding who may authorize access to Mr. Jones records?

(A) His wife can t authorize access because they were getting a divorce.
(B) His wife may authorize access because she is considered the next of kin and they are still married.
(C) Legal counsel must be sought to represent Mr. Jones.
(D) Mr. Jones eldest son can authorize the access.

Answer 1

Answer: the answer should be B because they are both still married and the divorce was not final.

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