Pertaining to the treatment of information that an individual discloses in a relationship of trust (e.g., patient-provider) and with the expectation that the information will not be shared with others without permission granted in ways that are consistent with the understanding of the original disclosure (e.g., consent to release health information to other designated parties or entities).
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