About the patient diagnosis

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Your patient's friend is visiting. They discretely ask you about the patient's diagnosis. What would be your MOST appropriate response? Explain to the friend that the patient's medical diagnosis is confidential information. Refer the friend to the patient's family member because they are the power of the attorney. Ask the patient if you can inform their friend about their condition. Provide the physician's phone number and instruct the friend to call the physician.

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