Professionalism: maintaining confidentiality

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Professionalism: maintaining confidentiality

  • Phlebotomists are ethically and legally required to keep patient information confidential.
  • Reveal patient information including medical history and results only to authorized individuals as defined by your laboratory's policies & procedures.
  • Do not discuss test results with patients without a written order from the ordering physician.