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Would a receptionist with no medical training constitute a breach for patient-doctor confidentiality?
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You should report a breach of patient confidentiality when there is a risk of harm to the patient or others, when the breach involves unauthorized access to sensitive information, or when it violates legal or regulatory requirements. Timely reporting is essential to mitigate potential harm and to comply with laws such as HIPAA. Additionally, organizational policies often dictate specific protocols for reporting such breaches. Always prioritize the patient's rights and safety in these situations.
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 resultsAnother 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.
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.
when a life is in danger.
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
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.
If a persons safety or health may be in danger it may be justified to breach 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.
When the secret levy doesn't hold.
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.