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2. A man has been rushed to the emergency room because he is suffering extreme chest pain. The doctors begin working on him immediately. A co-worker or the patient Inquires at the waiting

room desk, asking the nurse, Oliver, for an update on his friend. Oliver understands that the co-worker is only concerned but informs him that he cannot divulge information to anyone unless the
patient has given permission, Oliver explains that he could lose his job and be charged with a crime if he did so. What is Oliver's situation an example of?
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law

Step-by-step explanation:

the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

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Answer:

D. Law

Step-by-step explanation:

It is a law to protect patient's privacy, and not to be shared without knowledge of the patient.

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