A 40-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Office Due to New-Onset

question 171

Multiple Choice

A 40-year-old woman comes to the office due to new-onset genital lesions.  On examination, she is found to have several genital warts in her vaginal area.  Testing for sexually transmitted infections is otherwise negative.  The patient admits to having a brief extramarital affair while traveling for business.  The following week, the physician receives a phone call from the patient's husband, who is not a patient in the practice.  He knows his wife was recently seen and would like information regarding her health as he is concerned about his physical symptoms.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the physician?

• A)"Can I speak with your wife to obtain a verbal release of information?"
• B)"I will need proof of your identity prior to disclosing information."
• C)"If your spouse is a patient here, she would have to provide a release of information."
• D)"Is your wife aware that you are calling for her health information?"
• E)"What kind of symptoms are you experiencing?"

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