$12.$ While in Phoenix, a visitor asks about the health condition of a study patient. The visitor says that everyone in the women$$s club is anxious to hear if their friend is getting better. How will you handle this situation?

$($a$)$ Thank her for her concern and tell her that you are unable to comment due to privacy laws.

$($b$)$ Give her the telephone number of the study physician who is monitoring the case.

$($c$)$ Show her study data that supports the patient$$s improvement.

$($d$)$ Tell her that $$no news is good news$$ and you have no news.