Privacy refers to the right to be left alone.Confidentiality is the _____.

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Confidentiality refers to the ethical obligation of a healthcare provider to maintain the privacy of patient information and prevent its unauthorized dissemination. This is in contrast to privacy, which is the patient’s right to control their personal information. Option A is incorrect because incompetent patients cannot authorize the release of their protected health information. Option B is incorrect because confidentiality requires that protected health information not be disseminated without authorization or a legitimate reason. Option D is incorrect because the right to control personal information can be limited in cases where it is necessary to protect the patient’s health or safety.

Privacy Refers to the Right to Be Left Alone