Die Verschwiegenheitspflicht im Krankenanstaltenrecht.

The present article in the Journal for Medical and Health Law examines the duty of confidentiality in hospital law. Various aspects of the duty of confidentiality, its relationship to other professional obligations of secrecy, and the reasons for its breach are discussed. The duty of confidentiality applies to individuals working in hospitals and medical facilities and encompasses all information regarding the health status and personal circumstances of patients. The regulations regarding the duty of confidentiality are adopted by the individual federal states. The article discusses the scope of application of the duty of confidentiality and whether it extends beyond professional obligations. Exceptions to the duty of confidentiality and the necessity of information exchange for continuous treatment in hospital operations are also addressed. [Extracted from the article]