Which situation is an exception to the rule of maintaining patient confidentiality?

A. Sharing patient information with a family member without consent. This violates patient confidentiality unless the patient has given explicit consent or the family member is a legal guardian in the case of minors or incapacitated patients. B. Talking about patient care in a public setting where others might overhear. This breaches confidentiality and violates HIPAA regulations. Discussions about patient care should occur in private settings. C. Releasing information to authorities if the patient poses a threat to themselves or others. Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically obligated to breach confidentiality if a patient poses a risk of harm to themselves or others. This falls under the duty to warn and protect principle. D. Discussing patient details with another healthcare provider who is not involved in the patient's care. Only healthcare providers directly involved in the patient’s care should have access to their medical information. Sharing details with unauthorized providers is a confidentiality breach.