While providing care to a seriously ill public official who is semiconscious, a media representative arrives at the scene and inquires about the patient's condition. You should:
A) give the media representative the patient's name and age only.
B) advise the media representative to obtain the information at the hospital.
C) tell the media representative that you cannot disclose any information.
D) obtain consent from the patient before releasing any personal information.
Answer: C) tell the media representative that you cannot disclose any information.
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