A medical assistant who is recording data in a patient’s medical record maintains confidentiality at all times. Which of the following describes this practice?

A. not allowing the patient to see the medical record
B. not conferring with other health care professionals about the patient
C. not releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals
D. releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals
E. releasing information to the insurance company

C. not releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals

All health care professionals have a legal duty to safeguard a patient's privacy and maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality is the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released without authorization from the patient.