A patient's adult daughter, who is not listed as an authorised representative, calls the pharmacy requesting a list of her mother's current medications to help manage her care. The mother is competent and has not provided consent for this disclosure. According to Australian privacy principles, what is the pharmacist's most appropriate response?
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A
Provide the list over the phone as the daughter has a legitimate interest in her mother's care.
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B
Refuse to provide any information and suggest the daughter ask the mother directly.
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C
Explain that due to privacy laws, consent is required from the patient, and offer to facilitate obtaining this consent.
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D
Advise the daughter to get a signed letter from her mother's GP authorising the release of information.