Medical Confidentiality vs. Press Inquiry

Medical confidentiality is a legally regulated principle of professional ethics, which not only protects patients from the disclosure of their confidential data, but also constitutes limitations on the possibility of transferring information between healthcare providers and the press. This article has two main objectives. To show the impact of medical confidentiality on journalistic activities, in particular on the procedure of providing information to the press as part of a press inquiry. The second goal is to display to both sides of the conflict of interest certain patterns of correct behaviour, and their rights and duties towards not only each other, but also the patient.