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Two nurses need to discuss a patient in a hospital elevator. What should they do?

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  1. Talk normally, since staff are allowed to discuss patients
  2. Speak quietly and avoid using the patient's name
  3. Use the full name so nobody gets confused

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References

  1. HHS: Incidental Uses and Disclosures www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/incidental-uses-and-disclosures/index.html Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 45 CFR 164.530(c) (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-E/section-164.530 Checked 2026-10-10.

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