Problem: Megan asked her daughter Karen to drive her to a procedure that would determine whether or not she has cancer. Following the procedure, Megan was groggy and could not comprehend the test results. Megan became distraught after the physician also gave the biopsy results to her daughter, Karen.
1. Analyze the rationale and actions of the practitioner and indicate justifications (if any) regarding Megan's concern.
2. What are the legal and ethical implications for the physician by providing the biopsy results to Megan's daughter?