Why Is Healthcare Information So Sensitive?
Most people consider their medical information to be among the most sensitive types of personal information because it can be full of private details that people do not want to share. However, people must share these details with healthcare providers to receive treatment. Providers include this information in medical records. These records contain information on diagnoses, lab results, and treatment options. They also contain information about chronic conditions or mental health counseling, as well as private details about a person’s lifestyle.
Doctor/patient confidentiality is a long-held tradition. The Hippocratic Oath, a pledge that many medical school students recite upon their graduation which ...
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