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A student visits the campus health clinic for a sensitive medical issue. Under what circumstances can the clinic disclose details about the student's visit to their parents without the student's explicit consent?

A If the student is under 18 years old.
B If the parents are paying for the student's tuition.
C Only in cases of immediate danger to the student or others, or with explicit student consent.
D If the student has signed a general university waiver upon admission.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Student health services operate under strict confidentiality rules (like HIPAA), generally requiring explicit student consent for disclosure, except in specific situations like imminent threat or when legally mandated.

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