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Why do you think protecting patient confidentiality is important in a pharmacy?
Sharinekumar8469
Patient confidentiality is very important that's a way to get the patients trust and is very important so there personal information won't spread out.
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Which is more important patient confidentiality or staff health and safety?
Patient confidentiality and staff health and safety are equally important.
When was patient confidentiality federally protected?
As of 2003, patient confidentiality was protected by federal statute.
Why is it important to maintain clients confidentiality?
Because it keeps the trust between doctor and patient once broken the patient might start to withheld information which could be important but they fear it getting spread further the patient room
Example of confidentiality?
In healthcare, HIPPA laws protect patient confidentiality. Patient medical information can not be given over the phone to anyone claiming to know the patient without express permission from the patient.
Could you give examples for confidentiality?
Patient confidentiality is of primary importance to the medical profession. Confidentiality should not be assumed by those students engaging in plagiarism.
Can a doctor tell someone that another patient has a disease?
No. It is against the doctor/patient confidentiality agreement.
What are three areas of prevention and protection for patient education?
Three important areas of prevention and protection for patient education are informed consent, privacy and confidentiality of health information, and clear communication of treatment options and potential risks. Ensuring that patients have a full understanding of their healthcare choices, as well as protecting their personal information, are crucial in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care.
How the speakerphone function of the front desk telephone system can be used without violating patient confidentiality?
Speakerphone can only be used if there is nobody else in the room except for the doctor or patient. Otherwise the risk of violating patient confidentiality is at risk.
If you tell the doctor you are not a virgin and you are underage do they tell your parents?
No. A doctor will keep the confidentiality of the patient unless they feel the teenager is in danger or if a crime has been committed.
What is an excuse for disobeying patient confidentiality?
Unless it is for the good of the patient (eg their safety or the safety of others) there is no excuse.
If you were called by a reporter and asked questions about the celebrity patient?
You should refuse to answer - and end the call. Patient confidentiality is paramount - regardless of who the patient is !
When greetings patients office staff can speak normally without the worry of protecting patient confidentiality true or false?
Patent confidentiality cannot be broken or mishandled by office staff or by a doctor or nurse. Clearly information between a nurse, doctor and office billing person must be communicated. However, in no circumstances can a medical office person call out to the waiting room and ask a patient if for example, " How are your headache problems doing ?"
