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Protected health information (PHI) includes any data that can reasonably identify a patient—often even without a name when context is specific. Discussing PHI in public spaces (elevators, cafeterias, hallways) is a privacy breach that undermines trust and can trigger disciplinary or legal consequences. The professional response is twofold: (1) intervene constructively—pull the colleague aside, stop the conversation, and remind them to discuss cases only in secure, work-appropriate locations—and (2) follow your institution’s reporting policy (e.g., notify a supervisor or privacy officer) so corrective actions and education can occur. Option C reflects this balanced duty to patients and to the organization. Ignoring (A) accepts risk. “Correcting” content publicly (B) compounds the breach. Social media posts (D) are themselves risky and unprofessional. In your own practice, protect PHI at the source: lower your voice, use private rooms, secure screens, dispose of printed labels properly, and never share clinical anecdotes that could identify a person. Professionalism and privacy are emphasized across certification objectives.