Additionally, 17% say they have withheld information from their health care providers because of worries the information might be disclosed. That number rises to 21% for participants who describe their health to be fair or poor.

The poll also found that 70% of respondents are satisfied with the way doctors and hospitals protect the confidentiality and security of personal health information. Further, 63% of respondents agree that use of computers to record and share medical records can be accomplished without jeopardizing patient privacy rights.