Which action reflects an appropriate type of communication?
A) Taking verbal phone referrals for physical therapy from another health care provider
B) Providing medical information to another therapist who is not seeing the patient
C) Providing information to the patient's neighbor
D) Telling the patient's aide information about the patient's progress

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It is appropriate to take referrals by phone from another health care provider who is currently treating the patient. It is not appropriate to provide information related to the patient to anyone who is not directly involved in the patient's care, without the patient's written permission.

Which Action Reflects an Appropriate Type of Communication