Under what condition can a veterinarian disclose information about animal care?

A veterinarian can disclose information about animal care on authorization by the client because client confidentiality is a fundamental ethical and legal obligation in veterinary medicine. When a client authorizes the sharing of their pet's medical information, it is within the veterinarian's rights to disclose that information, ensuring that the client's consent is a key factor in adhering to privacy regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in human health care, which has similar principles in veterinary contexts. This authorization empowers clients to control who has access to their animal's medical records, reinforcing trust in the veterinarian-client relationship.

The situation differs from other options because business purposes typically do not justify breaches of confidentiality without explicit client consent. Friends may not have a legitimate right to access the information unless approved by the client, and while staff members may need access to information for operational reasons, disclosure should still be limited to what is necessary and should ideally be conducted with client knowledge or authorization.