Which of the following is not a violation of patient confidentiality?
A. Medical assistants are discussing a patient by name outside the exam room.
B. While the patient is in the waiting room, a nurse tells a patient his diagnosis.
C. A radiology technician discusses with the patient results of the x-rays.
D. A nurse leaves a detailed message about his/her diagnosis on the patient's voice mail.
E. An office clerk calls a patient by name at the checkout desk.
Answer: E
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