Doctors may charge a reasonable fee for providing medical records.

• A. No fees allowed under any circumstance
• B. True
• C. Only for large files
• D. False

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that providers can charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing medical records, such as copying, staff time, and delivery, as allowed by state rules. That’s why the statement is true. Regulations recognize that sharing records imposes administrative costs, so a reasonable charge helps offset those expenses. The notion that no fees are allowed under any circumstance is incorrect because costs may be recouped; the idea that fees apply only for large files isn’t accurate since charges are generally tied to the work and resources involved, not just file size; and calling the statement false contradicts the established allowance for reasonable fees.