You accidentally hear a resident discussing their personal, sensitive medical history with another aide. What should you do?

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Accepted Answer

Keep the information confidential and do not share it with anyone who does not need to know. The correct answer is C. Even if you overhear information, you must maintain confidentiality and not share resident information with those who do not have a need to know. Choice A violates HIPAA and privacy rights. Choice B is illegal and unethical. Choice D violates confidentiality unless the resident consented.