Which of the following is an example of a privileged communication?

A. Parents discuss treatment options for their child who has autism.
B. An office clerk calls a patient by name at the checkout desk.
C. A patient tells her physician that she uses illegal drugs.
D. A nurse practitioner explains a procedure to a patient.
E. A custodian speaks with a nurse about a problem with a disinfectant.


Answer: C

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