confidentiality //

Some states require physicians to report, others allow but do not mandate reports, while a few consider a report breach of confidentiality.

一些州要求医生进行报告，另一些州允许但不强制要求报告，而少数州则认为报告会违反保密原则。

There could be liability and penalties if a physician does not act in accordance with state laws on reporting and confidentiality ” she counseled.

她告诫说，如果医生不按照各州关于报告和保密的法律行事，可能会面临责任和处罚。