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Which term best describes the safekeeping of sensitive information, in which the information is only shared with authorized individuals on a need-to-know basis?
patient consent
patient privacy
privileged communication
patient confidentiality

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patient confidentiality

Explanation: Confidentiality refers to keeping sensitive patient information secure and only disclosing it to authorized individuals on a need-to-know basis. Patient consent is permission to share; patient privacy is a broader concept of personal autonomy; privileged communication is a legal protection that prevents forced disclosure in some contexts.