#ethicalcare

Patient privacy is the backbone of ethical healthcare.

Confidentiality protects dignity, prevents stigma, and shields individuals seeking sensitive care — mental health, reproductive health, chronic conditions — from discrimination.

Modern threats like phishing, ransomware, and internal misuse make strong protections essential. MFA, encryption, access controls, secure messaging, and audit trails are now mandatory.

Breaches cost millions and destroy trust, while strong privacy practices improve communication, honesty, and treatment outcomes.

Discover more on Banish Cancer Blog.