Question

confidentiality is the:
a. private information shared between a patient and health care provider
b. the safekeeping of patient information by controlling access to hard copy and computerized records
c. the right of individuals to keep their information from being disclosed to others
d. restriction of access to patient information to those with proper authorization

Explanation:

Confidentiality focuses on restricting access to information. Option a is about shared information, not the concept of confidentiality. Option b is about safekeeping through record - access control, which is a part of ensuring confidentiality but not the definition. Option c is about the right of non - disclosure, which is privacy. Option d correctly emphasizes restricting access to those with proper authorization, which is the essence of confidentiality.

Answer:

d. restriction of access to patient information to those with proper authorization