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A 6 page research paper that discusses the concept of patient confidentiality, which has its roots in antiquity as this idea is included in the Hippocratic Oath, which dates from the fourth century B.C. (Denbo, 2006). This examination of confidentiality looks first at the ANA Code of Ethics and then specifically at issues of confidentiality as they pertain to New York State law and also to United States law in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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fourth century B.C. (Denbo, 2006). The reason why this concept is of such pivotal importance to health care is due to the fact that individuals should be encouraged to divulge
details about their personal lives, their habits and behaviors, in order to receive a high level of care (Denbo, 2006). This concept, therefore, is included in all codes of ethics
that are adhere to by professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA). This examination of confidentiality looks first at the ANA Code of Ethics and then specifically at
issues of confidentiality as they pertain to New York State law and also to United States law in general. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 3 of the American Nurses
Association (ANA) Code of Ethics specifically addresses a nurses professional responsibility to promote, advocate for, and strive to "protect the health, safety and rights of the patient" (ANA, 2005). Issues
pertaining to confidentiality are addressed under subsection 3.2 of this provision. This section of the ANA Code states that nurses have "a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information,"
as such disclosure could jeopardize the patients well-being, as well as betray the "trust between patient and nurse" by allowing "unnecessary access" to the patients personal information (ANA, 2005).
This ANA Code also specifically includes the possibility that "inappropriate disclosure" can occur by using "identifiable patient information" (ANA, 2005). For example, if
a nurse identifies or discusses a case by referring to the patient as Mr. W. or Ms. Z, but then gives such a detailed account of the case that
those familiar with the patient can identify him or her, this is considered a violation of confidentiality (ANA, 2005). Nevertheless, the ANA recognizes that there may be circumstances under
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