Professional context
Patients trust health facilities with sensitive personal information. That trust must be protected through careful handling, secure storage, controlled access, and professional conduct.
Why it matters
Confidentiality is not only about avoiding disclosure. It also includes using records only for approved purposes, limiting access to authorized staff, and following facility policies.
GHIMA perspective
GHIMA members can lead by example through ethical practice, staff education, and consistent reminders that privacy is central to quality health care.
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