Julie is HIM director at Southwest Hospital. She is served with a subpoena duces tecum, directing her to appear at the law offices of Frank Powers, Attorney at Law, for a deposition that will take place in two weeks. Mr. Power's office is 100 miles from Southwest Hospital.

Juie appears at Mr. Power's office at the appointed date and time. She was recently relieved to learn that Southwest Hospital is not a party to the lawsuit. The parents of a 15 year old boy are suing the local school district because their son fell out of an apple tree while involved in a school sponsored activity, and he was subsequently treated at Southwest Hospital.

1. What information may Julie provide when asked about the record?

2. The attorney for the plaintiffs asks Julie to read entries from the record. May she?

3. The record indicates that the patient was given aspirin. The plaintiffs attorney asks Julie if the aspirin was given to the patient for pain. From documentation that details his pain, it is apparent that it was. How may Julie answer this question?

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