A visitor from a room parallel to a pediatric patient asks the nurse what illness the patient has. The nurse answered based on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a patient's case with someone not directly involved with that patient is an example of:

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The nurse answered based on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a patient's case with someone not directly involved with that patient is an example of breach of confidentiality. Releasing of any information to an unauthorized person or gossiping about a patient's activities constitutes a breach of confidentiality and an invasion of privacy.

A Visitor from a Room Parallel to a Pediatric Patient