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What to Do If You Get a Subpoena or Court Order

  • September 17, 2017 2:18 PM
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    Message # 5265369
    Anonymous

    Moira Wertheimer Esq., R.N., C.P.H.R.M.

    Published online: Psychiatric News, August 25, 2016

    https://goo.gl/qgczGD


    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.  

    (Follow link above for full article.)


    Last modified: September 17, 2017 8:25 PM | Anonymous
  • September 17, 2017 8:07 PM
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    James Spira
    Is a subpoena from an attorney necessarily signed by a court?
    Last modified: September 17, 2017 8:33 PM | Anonymous
  • September 17, 2017 8:34 PM
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    Reply # 5265616 on 5265369
    Anonymous

    No, and that's another thing to watch for.

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