A breach of contractual duty may possibly occur when a physician discloses health information to a close long-time friend of a patient without the patient's authorization.

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This would likely be a breach of the physician's obligation to keep the patient's health information confidential, as outlined in most healthcare contracts and privacy laws. The friend is not considered a healthcare provider or other authorized recipient of the information under most circumstances, and the patient has not provided consent for the disclosure.

A Breach of Contractual Duty May Possibly Occur When a Physician