Disclosure

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Disclosure (medical)

Disclosure (pronounced dis·clo·sure /dɪˈskloʊʒər/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the act of revealing or making known confidential information, particularly in relation to patient's health information. The term is derived from the Latin word "disclosus", which means "to reveal" or "to make known".

Etymology

The term "disclosure" comes from the Old French word "desclore", which means "to open", "to expose", or "to reveal". It was later adopted into Middle English as "disclosen". In the context of medicine, disclosure refers to the revealing of confidential patient information, often for the purpose of ensuring proper medical treatment and care.

Related Terms

  • Confidentiality: This refers to the ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other health professional will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.
  • Informed Consent: This is the process by which a fully informed patient can participate in choices about their health care.
  • Patient Rights: These are the basic rules of conduct between patients and medical caregivers.
  • Privacy: This is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves or information about themselves, and thereby express themselves selectively.
  • Health Information: This refers to data related to a person’s medical history, including symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes.

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