After an attorney requests medical records, the medical administrative assistant releases the records without authorization. Which of the following terms describes who is at fault in this scenario

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B Rationale: Malfeasance describes the fault in this scenario. This term refers to the improper performance of an act that one is obligated to perform, which results in harm or injury, such as releasing medical records without proper authorization.

Misfeasance (Choice A) refers to the lawful execution of a lawful act in an improper manner, which does not apply here since the act of releasing records was unauthorized.

Respondent superior (Choice C) is a legal doctrine holding an employer liable for the actions of an employee performed within the course of their employment, but it does not assign blame directly to the individual in this case.

Res ipsa loquitur (Choice D) is a legal doctrine implying negligence based on the nature of the accident, rather than specific actions, making it irrelevant in determining fault for unauthorized record release.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Practice Test

After an attorney requests medical records, the medical administrative assistant releases the records without authorization. Which of the following terms describes who is at fault in this scenario