Which of these would constitute invasion of privacy if done without consent in a medical context?

Which of these would constitute invasion of privacy if done without consent in a medical context?
A . Performing a medical procedure on an unconscious person
B . Reading a person’s prior medical records
C . Discussing a person’s case with another medical practitioner
D . Releasing a person’s photograph to the press

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Answer: D

Explanation:

There are often medical circumstances C for example emergency resuscitation C where a patient’s consent cannot be obtained.

However, even if a patient is unable to give or withhold consent (e.g. if unconscious) private information must not be divulged to third parties. (There are certain very specialized circumstances, e.g. gunshot wounds, where information may be divulged to very specific third party agencies, e.g. law enforcement)