John Smith, a Patient at Your Medical Office, Has Been

John Smith, a patient at your medical office, has been coming in for cancer treatment. After you send him a bill for the treatment, Mr. Smith's wife calls wondering what kind of treatment her husband has been receiving. What can you tell Mrs. Smith?

A) Because you think it is unfair that Mr. Smith has not informed his wife of his condition, you tell her about her husband's disease.
B) You don't tell Mrs. Smith on the phone, but you make sure to leave a message on the couple's answering machine detailing the test results and the reasons for Mr. Smith's visits.
C) You tell Mrs. Smith about her husband's condition, because you are legally required to do so according to public health laws because she is a family member.
D) You tell Mrs. Smith that you are not allowed to release medical information even to family members without the patient's consent and advise her to talk to Mr. Smith.
E) You tell Mrs. Smith to call the insurance company, who would be able to inform her of all the details.