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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)

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Answer:

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.

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