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Confidentiality Mandates

Meaning

These are the formal, non-negotiable legal and ethical requirements that obligate healthcare providers and associated entities to protect a patient’s protected health information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure. Adherence to these mandates is paramount in hormonal health, where sensitive diagnostic results and treatment plans, such as hormone replacement therapy details, are routinely generated. They establish a professional duty of secrecy, ensuring trust between the patient and the clinical team.