A patient's employer phones asking whether the patient truly attended clinic and what diagnosis was made. The patient has not consented to

Question

A patient's employer phones asking whether the patient truly attended clinic and what diagnosis was made. The patient has not consented to disclosure. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Do not disclose personal health information without patient consent or legal authority

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Disclose everything if the caller sounds trustworthy

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Post an attendance note on social media

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Confirm the diagnosis because the employer pays wages

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Email the full chart to the employer

Privacy and disclosure — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

A patient's employer phones asking whether the patient truly attended clinic and what diagnosis was made. The patient has not consented to disclosure. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?