Moira Wertheimer Esq., R.N., C.P.H.R.M.
Published online: Psychiatric News, August 25, 2016
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At some point in your career, you will likely receive a subpoena or a court order pertaining to litigation brought by or involving a patient. A subpoena is a written order commanding someone to produce documents or materials (including treatment records) and/or provide live testimony at a deposition, trial, or hearing. Depending on the laws of your state, subpoenas may not need to be signed by a judge to be valid.
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