In which of the following situations is it legal to share information about treatment you provided to a patient?

A) The triage nurse at the ED asks about the care provided to the patient.
B) The patient gives verbal consent to release information to a friend.
C) The patient's lawyer requests the information over the phone.
D) You are asked by a coworker who knows the patient.


Answer: A

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