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New orthopedics study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Nursing Department

Published in Physician Law Weekly, April 8th, 2009

"Violations of patient confidentiality occur all too frequently. Conversations about patients and their care can be heard throughout hospitals," scientists writing in the journal Orthopaedic Nursing report.

"Although these conversations are necessary to manage the care of patients, the breach of confidentiality is of concern because of where the discussions occur and what is being communicated in public places. Healthcare professionals, including nurses, are at risk in matters of patient confidentiality," wrote J.A. Erlen and colleagues, University of Pittsburgh, Nursing Department.

The researchers concluded: "This article discusses...

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