legal and regulatory repercussions

What are the consequences of violating patient confidentiality?

Violating patient confidentiality can have severe legal and professional repercussions. Under HIPAA, unauthorized disclosure of patient information can lead to significant fines and even imprisonment. Professionally, it can result in disciplinary action from the nursing board, including suspension or revocation of the nursing license.

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