Why should a dietitian maintain patient confidentiality?
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Correct answer: To protect the patient’s private health information
Patient confidentiality is a central part of professional ethics and respectful healthcare. Dietitians handle sensitive information such as diagnoses, weight, laboratory results, eating behaviour and personal circumstances. Such information should be shared only with authorised people for legitimate care, following applicable rules. Protecting privacy builds trust; spreading details can harm the patient and breach professional responsibility.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To protect the patient’s private health information
Why is this the correct answer?
Patient confidentiality is a central part of professional ethics and respectful healthcare. Dietitians handle sensitive information such as diagnoses, weight, laboratory results, eating behaviour and personal circumstances. Such information should be shared only with authorised people for legitimate care, following applicable rules. Protecting privacy builds trust; spreading details can harm the patient and breach professional responsibility.
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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