If a dietitian shares patient private information with friends, which principle is violated?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Confidentiality
Patient health details, diet histories, diagnoses, and personal circumstances are confidential professional information. They may be shared only with appropriate members of the care team or with valid consent and for a legitimate care purpose. Telling friends breaches privacy, damages trust, and may cause harm. Therefore, option D is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Confidentiality
Why is this the correct answer?
Patient health details, diet histories, diagnoses, and personal circumstances are confidential professional information. They may be shared only with appropriate members of the care team or with valid consent and for a legitimate care purpose. Telling friends breaches privacy, damages trust, and may cause harm. Therefore, option D is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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