2.  The right of an individual patient to have
personal, identifiable medical information kept
private.

3.  Define what information of a patient is
considered confidential
 The importance of patient information being
confidential
 Understand what breach of confidentiality is
 The consequences of not practicing patient
confidentiality

4.  Patient’s name, sex, and age
 Patient’s condition
 Medical history
 Demographics
 Whether or not the person is a patient

5.  Because it’s necessary for building and keeping
the bond of trust between the doctor and the
individual.

6.  When a patient’s information is disclosed to a
third party without the patient’s consent or
court order.

7.  Patient will feel like their privacy is being
violated
 Person/persons responsible for disclosing
patient information will be terminated
 Patient could sue the doctor and the hospital