Information that could lead to the identification of patients and therefore must not be shared without the express permission of the patient would best be called:
A) Confidential health data.
B) Protected heath information.
C) Minimal data sets.
D) Federally limited data.

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Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any information in a medical record or other health-related information that can be used to identify an individual and that was created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing a healthcare service such as diagnosis or treatment. This type of information is legally protected, particularly under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.

Information That Could Lead to the Identification of Patients and Therefore