Who Is Professional Secrecy?

Professional secrecy is therefore the vested right of the attorney. It is, on the one hand, a right of the lawyer's client and, on the other hand, the lawyer's personal right.

What do you understand by professional secrecy?

Definition. Professional secrets are the ones, which a doctor comes to know about his/her patient in his professional capacity as a physician/ doctor.

What is the importance of professional secrecy?

The purpose of professional secrecy is to protect patients and their interests. It forms the basis of the relationship of trust between healthcare professionals and patients.