PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY, MAINTAINING: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Course overview

Patient confidentiality is fundamental to the patient-nurse relationship and intended to protect the patient¿s right to privacy (i.e., the freedom one has from accessibility, interference, intrusion, or observation of those who have not been granted permission; the right to be left alone). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of patient confidentiality including its importance in clinical care and strategies for addressing special considerations. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.