A massage therapist has been treating a client with chronic low back pain for six months. The client's physician calls the therapist directly and asks for a verbal update on the client's progress, stating it is urgent for an upcoming surgery consultation. The therapist has a signed HIPAA-compliant release on file authorizing communication with the physician. Which response best reflects proper professional and legal conduct?
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A
Provide the verbal update immediately since a valid release is on file and the request is from an authorized provider
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B
Decline to speak verbally and require the physician to submit a written request before any information is shared
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C
Provide a general verbal summary but follow up with written documentation of the disclosure in the client's record
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D
Contact the client first to confirm the physician's identity and re-authorize the specific disclosure before sharing anything