Which of the Following Is Not a Violation of Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a violation of patient confidentiality?

• A) While the patient is in the waiting room, a nurse tells a patient his diagnosis.
• B) Medical assistants are discussing a patient by name outside the exam room.
• C) A nurse leaves a detailed message about his/her diagnosis on the patient's voice mail.
• D) A radiology technician discusses with the patient results of the x-rays.
• E) An office clerk calls a patient by name at the check-out desk.

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