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ASHA-R1O — Principle I, Rule O: Confidentiality of Records
What does ASHA-R1O say?
Individuals shall protect the confidentiality and security of records of professional services provided, research and scholarly activities conducted, and products dispensed. Access to these records shall be allowed only when doing so is legally authorized or required by law.
Official source: read the full text in the ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) (official document).
Related sections
ASHA-BILLING — ASHA Billing and Reimbursement EthicsASHA-CONFIDENTIALITY — ASHA Confidentiality and PrivacyASHA-CULTURAL — ASHA Cultural and Linguistic CompetenceASHA-EVIDENCE — ASHA Evidence-Based PracticeASHA-IIE-ABANDONMENT — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Client Abandonment (2025)ASHA-IIE-CF-MENTORING — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Responsibilities of Clinical Fellowship Mentors (2025)ASHA-IIE-COMPETITION — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Competition in Professional Practice (2025)ASHA-IIE-CONFIDENTIALITY — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Confidentiality (2024)
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