Breach of Confidentiality Involves the Unauthorized Release of Patient Information

Breach of confidentiality involves the unauthorized release of patient information to a third party, such as health care employees who __________.

A) access patient health care information with an appropriate job-related reason
B) communicate patient information to family members with the patient's consent
C) discuss patient information outside an exam room where other patients are present
D) ensure that patient information is not available on a computer screen display