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Which of the following might constitue breach of patient doctor confidentiality?
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∙ 10y ago
IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT MY PATIENT MIGHT KILL SOME BODY AND I AS HIS DOCTOR KNOW THAT IS IT MY DUTY TO BREACH HIS CONFIDENTIALIT?
Medical assistant phones patient to convey test results
Another View: The above answer does NOT qualify as a breach of confidentiality. Under HIPAA, if the assistant properly identifies the individual as one who is authorized to receive the information, passing the information is allowable.
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Would a receptionist with no medical training constitute a breach for patient-doctor?
Would a receptionist with no medical training constitute a breach for patient-doctor confidentiality?
How can the medical assistant help prevent a breach of patient confidentiality by the placement of charts in wall holders?
Prevent breach charts in wall holder
If a receptionist sends check up reminder for patient to someone other than patient is that considered patient-doctor confidentiality?
Which of the following might constitute breach of patient-doctor confidentiality? A. Medical assistant phones patient to convey test results B. Medical assistant looks at patient's medical records C. Receptionist with no medical training makes appointment for patient D. Receptionist sends checkup reminder for patient to someone other than patient
Is a physician assistant covered by doctor patient privilege?
Yes, almost all persons working in the medical field are under HIPAA confidentiality regulations. A breach of Patient confidentiality can result in enormous fines, jail time & almost Always the termination of there job.
What consequences could have Breach of confidentiality?
If you refer to legal breach of confidentiality an attorney could in theory be disbarred from practicing law.Here is a list of professions which hold a confidentiality law and their possible consequences for not following them:Attorney: disbarmentDoctor: license taken awaytherapist: license taken awayPriest: sanction by the Roman court, possible inability to be a priest if you reveal something heard in confessional (this has to my knowledge never happened)D. Ethical or legal
When might you need to breach confidentiality?
when a life is in danger.
What circumstances could cause breach of confidentiality in group counseling?
By discussing a case in which the identity of the patient was revelaed to the group or which could be deduced and ascertained by means of the information disclosed.
What happens when patient confidentiality is broken?
If a persons safety or health may be in danger it may be justified to breach confidentiality.
What is a breach of confidentiality?
Certain situations, professions, or contracts require an individual to keep certain information confidential or secret. If the individual discloses that information to a third party, this disclosure constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
What circumstances might you breach confidentiality?
When the secret levy doesn't hold.
What am I supposed to do about a doctor who discussed my medical problems with someone whom I had not given permission to discuss with?
If that person was involved in your care, then there's not a lot that can be done about it. If not, speak to your patient advisory service as this is a breach of confidentiality.
Is a therapist in breach of client confidentiality if he tells one client things about another?
Yes. Any case in which a therapist discloses client information to another person is considered a breach of confidentiality. Even in legitimate cases of disclosure like contacting the authorities when a client reports abusing a child, it is still considered a breach of client confidentiality even though it is a legal mandate.
