A sixteen-year-old boy, Elliot Aran, is involved in a bike accident. He is rushed to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The boy’s parents have given consent to release his status to any callers. When a local news station calls and asks the status of Elliot Aran, the hospital is permitted to

Because Elliot’s parents have authorized the hospital to release his status to callers, the hospital may confirm his general condition in a brief, one-word description, such as “critical.” That permission does not justify giving a detailed account of his medical or emotional state, so the hospital should not provide the information described in choice B.

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