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What does the Latin word 'privatus' refer to?
What does the Latin word 'privatus' refer to?
Privacy only includes information that is shared with the public.
Privacy only includes information that is shared with the public.
False
List the three parts of private life as described in the content.
List the three parts of private life as described in the content.
common, private, confidential
The right to __________ is one of the essential rights of patients.
The right to __________ is one of the essential rights of patients.
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What is the primary focus of significant changes being made in hospitals?
What is the primary focus of significant changes being made in hospitals?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The concept of privacy is only about not sharing information with strangers.
The concept of privacy is only about not sharing information with strangers.
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What is one of the circumstances under which patient information may be disclosed?
What is one of the circumstances under which patient information may be disclosed?
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The Hippocratic Oath allows for the disclosure of patient secrets without any conditions.
The Hippocratic Oath allows for the disclosure of patient secrets without any conditions.
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What does the Code of Deontology stipulate regarding patient secrets?
What does the Code of Deontology stipulate regarding patient secrets?
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The Patient Rights Regulation states that information obtained during health services cannot be disclosed in any way, except as permitted by __________.
The Patient Rights Regulation states that information obtained during health services cannot be disclosed in any way, except as permitted by __________.
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Match the following principles with their descriptions:
Match the following principles with their descriptions:
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What does patient privacy primarily involve?
What does patient privacy primarily involve?
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Healthcare professionals can share patient information with anyone in their professional circle.
Healthcare professionals can share patient information with anyone in their professional circle.
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What ancient oath emphasizes the importance of patient confidentiality?
What ancient oath emphasizes the importance of patient confidentiality?
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The right to privacy must be considered during the patient's __________, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, and even after death.
The right to privacy must be considered during the patient's __________, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, and even after death.
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Match the stages of healthcare with their privacy considerations:
Match the stages of healthcare with their privacy considerations:
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of healthcare professionals regarding patient privacy?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of healthcare professionals regarding patient privacy?
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Patient privacy is irrelevant after a person has passed away.
Patient privacy is irrelevant after a person has passed away.
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What should healthcare professionals do to ensure patient confidentiality?
What should healthcare professionals do to ensure patient confidentiality?
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The __________ of patient privacy is an important element of patient rights.
The __________ of patient privacy is an important element of patient rights.
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What is a key component of patient rights according to the content?
What is a key component of patient rights according to the content?
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What is a fundamental aspect of patient privacy during medical intervention?
What is a fundamental aspect of patient privacy during medical intervention?
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Under patient rights, a health institution can disclose a patient's health information without consent if it is deemed necessary.
Under patient rights, a health institution can disclose a patient's health information without consent if it is deemed necessary.
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What should be kept confidential according to the patient's right to privacy?
What should be kept confidential according to the patient's right to privacy?
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The right to demand for privacy includes carrying out medical evaluations ___ .
The right to demand for privacy includes carrying out medical evaluations ___ .
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Which of the following is NOT included in the patient's rights regarding privacy?
Which of the following is NOT included in the patient's rights regarding privacy?
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Patients have the right to request their privacy to be respected during medical evaluations.
Patients have the right to request their privacy to be respected during medical evaluations.
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What is necessary before allowing individuals not directly involved in treatment to be present?
What is necessary before allowing individuals not directly involved in treatment to be present?
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Medical interventions should be performed with respect to the patient’s ___ .
Medical interventions should be performed with respect to the patient’s ___ .
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Which aspect of patient privacy allows professionals to conduct evaluations?
Which aspect of patient privacy allows professionals to conduct evaluations?
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What is one condition under which patient information may be shared?
What is one condition under which patient information may be shared?
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Patient confidentiality is an absolute principle with no exceptions.
Patient confidentiality is an absolute principle with no exceptions.
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What is implied consent in the context of patient confidentiality?
What is implied consent in the context of patient confidentiality?
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Patient confidentiality may be required to be disclosed in cases demanded by the __________.
Patient confidentiality may be required to be disclosed in cases demanded by the __________.
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Match the following sub-dimensions of patient confidentiality with their descriptions:
Match the following sub-dimensions of patient confidentiality with their descriptions:
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According to the content, which of the following is NOT a reason for disclosing patient information?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT a reason for disclosing patient information?
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Only the physician has the right to decide on patients' information disclosures.
Only the physician has the right to decide on patients' information disclosures.
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What is the role of a physician in cases where disclosure is required by law?
What is the role of a physician in cases where disclosure is required by law?
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The patient’s __________ condition can affect their ability to make decisions regarding information disclosure.
The patient’s __________ condition can affect their ability to make decisions regarding information disclosure.
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Which of the following best describes expressed consent regarding patient information?
Which of the following best describes expressed consent regarding patient information?
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Study Notes
Ethics in Health: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Secret Keeping
- This presentation covers the concepts of privacy, confidentiality, and secret keeping in healthcare.
- Learning outcomes include defining privacy in health and explaining ethical issues related to patient confidentiality.
Defining Privacy
- Privacy is derived from the Arabic word "haram" (forbidden), meaning things that are prohibited needing responsibility.
- Privacy encompasses information that should remain confidential for specific individuals.
- The Latin word "privatus" is a concept of privacy/confidentiality, meaning the capacity to separate oneself from others and information.
- Privacy refers to things that are prohibited to be touched or violated.
- It includes things like confidentiality, immunity, secret areas.
- It includes all information that belongs to the individual not shared with others.
- It means preserving one's personal rights, which third parties should not know.
- Private life is comprised of common, private, and confidential areas.
- Common area involves the individual's position, behaviors and place in society.
- Private area are individual interactions with family and close associates.
- Confidential area is the space the individual does not wish others to know about and belongs solely to them.
- Privacy rights are emphasized in contemporary health issues.
Patient Rights, Privacy, and Scope of Patient Privacy
- Right to privacy is crucial and highlighted in recent times.
- Healthcare institutions, public and private, are increasingly implementing changes to protect patient privacy.
- Patient privacy refers to confidentiality concerning all patient information.
- Entering a patient's private space involves being close enough to gather understanding about the patient's illness, and in certain cases, their entire private life.
- Healthcare professionals directly involved in patient treatment have the ability to enter the patient's private area.
- Healthcare professionals, while gaining patient information during diagnosis and treatment have are able to access patient information unknown even to the patient themselves.
- Keeping patient information confidential is a crucial aspect of healthcare.
Patient Rights: Patient Privacy
- Hippocratic oath emphasizes the physician's duty to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Patient privacy is an issue that ought to be considered throughout the spectrum of healthcare.
- Privacy is not just during one's lifetime.
- Patient confidentiality is an issue for healthcare professionals and must be maintained in ethical discourse.
Article 21 of the Patient Rights Regulation
- Patient privacy must be respected and patients have the ability to request protection of their privacy, explicitly.
- All medical interventions must respect privacy.
- Death does not nullify the patient's rights to privacy.
- If external parties are needed during medical treatment, patient consent is necessary.
- The rights to respect and demand for privacy, while detailed, also encompasses the confidentiality of the source of payment for medical services.
Privacy and Scope of Patient Privacy
- Patient privacy is not limited to protection concerning medical and personal information;
- Maintaining the privacy of unrelated persons within the treatment environment is also necessary.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of health expenditures is another.
- Consent to treatment is required from the patient/guardian.
- A reasonable confidentiality environment is vital for patient treatment.
- The specific unit where patient care is provided requires specific attention to protecting patient confidentiality.
Patient Privacy in Health Services
- Privacy considerations should be actively evaluated based on the location of the healthcare service.
- While clinics might allow solo interactions between physician and patient, intensive-care units and emergency departments need to take extra considerations for patient information protection, physical privacy and medical information.
- Other elements should be considered such as knocking before entering a patient's room.
- It is important not to share information regarding sexual preferences or broken family relationships.
Privacy in Health
- Confidentiality in healthcare means that patients control information given to their caregivers.
- Patient must implicitly or explicitly consent for information sharing.
- Patient information should not be shared unless there is a valid justification.
- Confidential information pertaining to patient should not be provided to those outside patient consent (spouses, relatives, or friends).
- Data about patients is confidential, unless required by law or if the patient's consent is given.
- Systems with patient information have access by multiple personnel.
Confidentiality in Health
- Patient health information may be mandatory for medical treatment, however, in some situations, total access may be unnecessary.
- There needs to be a balance between health information and patient privacy.
- A study on electronic health records showed most patients (over 50%) did not restrict access to their information.
- 36% did restrict total access.
How to Get More Information
- Mutual trust must exist between patient and physician.
- The patient must be free to make decisions regarding his or her own care without outside pressure.
- Patient data collected during treatment must be protected.
- The patient does not have to endure unnecessary or embarrassing procedures.
Privacy in Health: Considerations
- Diagnostic or test results, habits, and lifestyle need to be considered subjective information which is confidential; disclosure can damage a patient's reputation, cause humiliation, and financial/moral loss.
- Careless conversations about patients, phone calls, or accessing electronic data can lead to privacy violation.
- Privacy violations in healthcare often occur in public areas like corridors, elevators, and restrooms.
Contemporary Confidentiality Issues
- The traditional "pure" doctor-patient relationship no longer exists; healthcare has shifted to team-based services.
- The widespread use of computer systems for patient records expands information accessibility to many people.
- Patient information is of interest to non-healthcare entities, like insurance companies, employers, and research institutions.
Contemporary Issues: Confidentiality
- Medical interventions in emergency situations need to protect confidentiality.
- Confidentiality is important when suspected domestic violence, with appropriate consultations necessary.
- Physical health concerns should not be overridden by concerns regarding confidentiality.
Keeping Secrets: Issues and Principles
- Keeping secrets are not absolute obligations; exceptions exist for protecting health or preventing harm.
- Making a decision in the exceptional cases is challenging.
- In practical cases, a "ready-made prescription" cannot solve every case, and decisions are to be made carefully, with guidance and considerations for patient interest and rights.
Case Studies
- Specific patient situations with differing information privacy needs are presented in cases and ethical dilemmas.
Sub-dimensions of Patient Confidentiality
- Confidentiality is not absolute.
- Disclosure of patient data may be explicit or implicit, based on patient consent, incapacity, or legal mandate.
- Patient medical condition and capacity must also be assessed, if the disclosure concerns the patient's decisions.
- Information disclosed by law must adhere to legal/statutory requirements.
- Disclosures based on laws, such as disease notification, health initiatives, and social services, are necessary.
Hippocratic Oath: Keeping Secrets
- The Hippocratic Oath emphasizes maintaining patient secrets.
- The Code of Deontology, effective since 1960, describes secrecy guidelines in medical practice.
Summary
- This presentation/article comprehensively explores privacy, confidentiality, and secrecy considerations in healthcare, emphasizing patient rights and ethical principles.
- It outlines the importance of patient confidentiality in various scenarios, including urgent situations, the patient's consent for disclosure, and legal obligations.
- It also explains how the modern, team-based healthcare system affects confidentiality.
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