Question

You are a forensic pathologist working on a new case. You soon realize that the victim is your neighbor. You immediately call your friend to discuss what has happened. Describe a legal/ethical issue that could arise from informing your friend about the new case you are working on? (Hint: Think about HIPAA)

Answer 1

It would be a breach of privacy

Step-by-step explanation:

because we have the HIPAA in place you are not allowed to share any personal information about a patient.