Which of the following is permissible in maintaining patient confidentiality?
A)Verbally repeating patient information to a co-worker on another floor
B)Allowing access to the patient chart for any hospital employee
C)Discussing medical treatment with the patient's niece
D)Referring all telephone calls from police personnel to the nurse manager

Question

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To maintain confidentiality,the HUC should refer all telephone calls from reporters,police personnel,legal agencies,and other investigative sources to the nurse manager.If in doubt about the authenticity of a telephone caller,obtain information from the caller so you may return the call.

Which of the Following Is Permissible in Maintaining Patient Confidentiality