Understanding Confidentiality in Healthcare

As a nursing professional, it is crucial to protect patient information to uphold confidentiality and maintain trust. When discussing patient information within the healthcare setting, you must ensure that this information is communicated securely. A core principle of maintaining confidentiality is the understanding of who is and is not authorized to receive patient information. Fill in the blank to identify the principle that states: "It is the right of individuals to have their personal health information kept private and shared only with authorized individuals." The missing term is known as __________.