2.2 legal and ethical responsibilities; privacy and security
false
Breaches of confidential patient information never have serious consequences. T or F?
false
When health data is needed for research, the entire medical record is disclosed to the researchers. T or F?
true
When leaving telephone messages, health care workers should not speak about any confidential information. T or F?
A patient has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, A coroner needs dental records to identify an accident victim, A doctor observes signs of abuse on a female patient's body, A patient's medical record is needed as evidence in a trial.
Which of the following is a legal or public interest issue in which health information can be disclosed without authorization?
Dr. Kemper discusses a health condition with a patient behind closed doors. A nurse outside the door hears the conversation.
Which of the following is an example of information that is obtained incidentally?
health care providers
Who do medical records belong to?
The patient, The person responsible for the breach, The facility
Who is effected by a breach of confidential patient information?
Administrative simplification
After Jane filed and online insurance claim, it was processed within 5 days. She was pleased because just a few years ago the claims process took about 30 days.
false
Errors in medical records should be erased or covered with correction fluid. T or F?
Security of electronic records
Fairview hospital installed a fingerprint activated security system to the medical records department.
Psychotherapy notes
Patients have a right to obtain a copy of their medical records. Which item is legally allowed to be kept from the patient?
true
Patients may request amendments to their medical records. T or F?
a baby is born to a patient, court ordered health information, a patient dies, a child is being abused, a patient tests positive for HIV
exempt
a patient's health insurance info, a patient says she feels depressed, a patient's health care bill, a patient's medical records
protected
confidentiality
using discretion when handling protected health information
false
Unneeded printouts, copies, and faxes of confidential information should be thrown in trash cans. T or F?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does HIPPA stand for?
Release of Information form
What is the name of the form that patients must sign to give permission to the medical facility to disclose health information?
Protected Health Information (PHI)
What is the term used to describe any individually identifiable health information about a patient?
confidentiality
What is using discretion when handling protected health information?
subjective statements made by patients
What may be included in medical records?
Using passwords, fingerprints, voice recognition, and eye patterns, Placing monitors where others cannot see the screen, Not sending confidential information via e-mail, Backing up data
What protective measures should be taken to ensure that electronic medical records are confidential and secure?
emotional abuse
What type of abuse includes excessive demands, insults, humiliation, jealousy, control, isolation, stalking, threats, lack of affection, and lack of support?
at the first visit
When are medical facilities required to notify patients of the privacy policy?
1996
When did HIPAA become law?
protected health information
any individually identifiable health information about a patient
false
According to HIPAA, a health insurance company can deny coverage to a person with pre-existing health conditions. T or F?
true
According to the Privacy Rule in HIPAA, patients must provide written authorization before health information is released to anyone else. T or F?
true
According to the Privacy Rule, patients may request that medical facilities call them at a work phone number instead of a home phone number. T or F?
Date of disclosure, Name of the person or entity to whom information was disclosed, Description of disclosure, Reason for disclosure
According to the Privacy Rule, which item must be included in a record of disclosures of protected health information?
It must be signed and dated, It must be written in plain language, It must have an expiration date, It must state the right to refuse authorization
According to the Privacy Rule, which of the following is true about authorization?
Computer server rooms should be locked
According to the Security Rule in HIPAA, which of the following is an example of a physical safeguard?
Passwords should be updated frequently, Computers should have anti-virus software, Electronically transmitted information should be encrypted
According to the Security Rule in HIPAA, which of the following is an example of a technical safeguard?
Transaction and Code Set Rule
In HIPAA, what is the name of the rule that required nationally standardized medical transactions and codes?
The written permission that patients give to disclose protected health information
In the Privacy Rule, what is authorization?
true
Information that is shared between a physician and patient is privileged communication. T orF?
Privacy of health information
Lydia signed a release of information form that gave her family doctor permission to share her medical records with her obstetrician.
Insurance portability
Michael and his family had access to health insurance even after he lost his job.
privacy
The patients right to control the use of their protected health information
authorization
The permission that patients give in writing in order to disclose protected health information
disclosure
The release, transfer, or provision of access to protected health information
false
There are no additional costs to electronic medical records. T or F?
true
With electronic medical records, users are able to remotely access to up-to-date information. T or F?
Patient's other health care providers at a practice
With whom can patient information be shared without the patient's permission?