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I have a situation related to: Medical confidentiality

Medical professional secrecy is protected by art. 321 CP, which punishes with imprisonment of up to three years or a fine any person (doctor, pharmacist, nurse, midwife, their assistants) who discloses a secret entrusted to them in the exercise of their profession.…

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