confidentiality

confidentiality definition - medical

con·fi·den·ti·al·i·ty (kŏnˌfĭ-dĕnˌshē-ălˈĭ-tē)

noun
The ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other health professional will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.

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