Under What Conditions Can the Principle of Confidentiality Be Breached

question 20

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions can the principle of confidentiality be breached?

• A)when the welfare of the community or a vulnerable individual is at stake
• B)when the health professional believes that the information is not vital
• C)when a patient tells the health professional that there are no secrets
• D)when a lawyer tells the health professional that the information must be revealed

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Definitions:

Cost Center

A division or department within an organization that does not directly contribute to profits but incurs costs, such as customer service or research and development departments.

Profit Center

A division or segment of a company that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profits.

Decentralized Operations

A management approach where decision-making processes are distributed among various levels within the organization, rather than being concentrated at the top.

Strategic Planning

Developing long-term actions to achieve a company’s objectives.