Which action best demonstrates confidentiality in a clinical interpretation session?

• A. Disclose patient information to any colleague who asks.
• B. Discuss patient information in public spaces.
• C. Do not disclose patient information outside the session; discuss only with authorized individuals; secure handling of notes; avoid discussing in public areas.
• D. Post session summaries in a public bulletin.

Answer: (C)

Confidentiality means keeping patient information private and sharing it only with people who are authorized to know and need to know. In a clinical interpretation session, this includes discussing information only with the patient, the interpreting team, or other authorized healthcare professionals, and handling notes securely so they aren’t exposed to public or unauthorized eyes.

The best option shows all of these elements: do not disclose outside the session, discuss only with authorized individuals, securely handle notes, and avoid discussing in public areas. It embodies controlling information flow, restricting access, and protecting the patient’s privacy in every step of the process.

Sharing information with any colleague who asks, talking about patient details in public spaces, or posting session summaries publicly would breach confidentiality and are not appropriate.