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Confidentiality

Confidentiality is an ethical principle related to the privacy and protection of personal information. In medicine, and other professions such as law, there are guidelines for professionals regarding the protection of patient and client privacy and information.
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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