A consumer is learning about electronic health records at a local health fair and states, "I am worried that someone can read my health information and I really don't understand the difference between privacy and confidentiality." The nurse explains that an example of confidentiality would be:

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Confidentiality is keeping private the personal information that was given to a health care provider, unless others have a legitimate need to know.

A Consumer Is Learning About Electronic Health Records at a Local