Confidentiality Refers to the Inherent Right of Every Person to Decide

question 17

True/False

Confidentiality refers to the inherent right of every person to decide what, if any, information about them is shared with others.

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Definitions:

Compadrazgo

A cultural practice common in Latin America that establishes strong, ceremonial ties between parents and their child's godparents.

Godmother

A woman who is chosen by the parents to take an interest in a child's upbringing and personal development, and to act as a sponsor at the child's baptism.

African American Women

Women of African descent living in the United States, who have a unique cultural, social, and historical position shaped by factors such as race, gender, and class.

Othermothers

Non-biological maternal figures who provide care, guidance, and support to children within a community, extending the concept of motherhood beyond biological ties.