Question

During Mrs. Smith's visit to Dr. johnson she provides a description of a concerning health condition. Mrs. Smith believed that Dr. Johnson will use this information to evaluate and manage her condition and for no other purpose. Mrs. Smith's belief is an expectation of _____
A) confidentiality
B) secrecy
C) privacy
D) security

Answer 1

Answer: Confidentiality

Explanation: Confidentiality in the field of medicine is defined as the right that patients have so that health professionals who have their history cannot reveal it or use it without authorization.

The health professional must maintain confidentiality since this is a part of the ethics of a doctor. The data of your patients must be kept under control and not allowed to be in the public domain, unless the patient gives you the authorization to do so.