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Patient data must not be disclosed.
The relationship between healthcare and privacy laws often reveals tensions, especially when it comes to informing patients’ relatives. The regulations strictly protect patients’ privacy, yet in practice, this does not always reflect reality. Hospital staff and concerned family members frequently face the dilemma of how to balance compliance with legal requirements and the necessity of keeping family members informed. According to the regulations, patients can decide during their hospital admission who can share information about their health status. This regulation makes it difficult for family members to learn what has happened to their loved ones, especially in emergencies when the patient cannot express their wishes. Therefore, healthcare professionals must consider…