Health Information Privacy
/ˈhɛlθ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈprɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right and practice of protecting the confidentiality and security of individuals' personal health data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Health information privacy laws require healthcare providers to keep patient records confidential.
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- health information privacy
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Commentary
Often governed by statutes like HIPAA in the U.S., health information privacy balances individuals' rights to confidentiality with necessary information flow in healthcare.
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