Health Care Privacy
/ˈhɛlθ kɛər ˈprɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and ethical right to control access to personal medical information and prevent unauthorized disclosure.
Health care privacy laws protect patient records from unauthorized access.
- (n.) A regulatory framework governing the collection, use, and sharing of individuals' health-related data.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act establishes standards for health care privacy.
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- health care privacy
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Commentary
Health care privacy often intersects with patient confidentiality but specifically emphasizes legal protections for health data access and use.
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