Why should you not give a patient's name over the radio?
A)Their name is not pertinent information
B)Their name could be the same as someone else's, therefore causing confusion
C)Their name being broadcast over the radio could violate patient confidentiality
D)All of the above

Question

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Broadcasting a patient's name over the radio makes it possible for people who listen to scanners or other types of radios to receive this information. This could lead to the patient's privacy becoming compromised and therefore violated.

Why Should You Not Give a Patient's Name Over the Radio