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social science subjects > law > jurisprudence > confidentiality

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confidentiality  

Definition

  • Confidentiality is the expectation that information shared within a relationship will not be shared with others not in the relationship without specific authorization. For health care providers, confidentiality of personally identifiable health information is essential to the trust between a provider and a patient. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Confidentiality]

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