Legal Responsibilities · NCLEX Exam

Which situation demonstrates breach of patient confidentiality?

  1. Sharing patient data with the assigned physician
  2. Discussing patient details with a colleague in the cafeteria
  3. Reporting communicable diseases to health authorities
  4. Documenting care in the patient’s chart
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Correct answer: Discussing patient details with a colleague in the cafeteria

Discussing confidential information in public areas can reveal private details and violates legal confidentiality obligations.

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