Dr. Jones Runs a Rehab Facility and Is Treating a Psychotic Drug User. ?
The patient suddenly abandons the facility, leaving a note that he plans to kill his ex wife today. The patient has left behind his antipsychotic medicine that he must take every two hours. Dr Jones:
A. may not release the information because it’s confidential.
B. may release the information.
C. may release the information only if the patient authorized such release in advance.
D. may release the information after obtaining a court order first.