Juan Comes Out to Speak to a Patient's Family

Juan comes out to speak to a patient's family. He tells them that the patient came through surgery fine. The mass was benign and they could see the patient in an hour. He talks low so that other people will not hear, but someone walked by and heard. This is

A) a HIPAA violation because another patient overheard.
B) an incidental disclosure.
C) a HIPAA violation because he shared this with the patient's family who is actively involved.
D) acceptable if the patient who overheard was asked to keep his or her mouth shut.