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What does the right of patients to control access to their personal health information primarily ensure?
What does the right of patients to control access to their personal health information primarily ensure?
- That all healthcare professionals have unrestricted access to patient records
- That personal health details are only accessed for treatment or legitimate reasons (correct)
- That health information is shared with as many people as possible
- That patients can alter their health records whenever they want
Which of the following best describes the purpose of controlling access to personal health information?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of controlling access to personal health information?
- Permitting anyone interested to view a patient's health records
- Restricting personal health information strictly for financial reasons
- Ensuring that data is only shared with individuals necessary for treatment (correct)
- Allowing sharing of information among healthcare providers freely
Why is it crucial for patients to have control over their health information?
Why is it crucial for patients to have control over their health information?
- To prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse of their health data (correct)
- To make their information publicly available for research purposes
- To ensure that no one can ever access their records
- To enable doctors to treat them without restrictions
What aspect of patient rights does controlling access to personal health information belong to?
What aspect of patient rights does controlling access to personal health information belong to?
Which scenario exemplifies a violation of the right to control personal health information?
Which scenario exemplifies a violation of the right to control personal health information?
Flashcards
Patient privacy
Patient privacy
The right of patients to control who sees their health information.
Personal health information
Personal health information
Details about a person's health.
Who has access
Who has access
Only those who need it for treatment or a valid reason.
Limited access
Limited access
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Control over info
Control over info
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Study Notes
Patient Confidentiality
- Patients have the right to control access to their health information.
- This ensures only necessary people (e.g., for treatment) have access.
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