Write a defense for the principle of confidentiality within health care from a utilitarian point of view

Utilitarian defense—failure to maintain patient confidences leads to patients refusing to tell important information; therefore, breaking confidentiality would have the effect of creating a situation where health care was less than optimal.

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In which of the following examples does the medical assistant demonstrate positive communication?

A. "This paperwork won't take long at all." B. "I've answered all the questions I have time to answer." C. "I'm sorry you are on the lunch hour, because you may have to wait to see the doctor." D. "I can't answer that question." E. "This injection is going to hurt."

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