Understanding Patient Confidentiality

Only those involved in your care or authorized by you can access records. (correct)

Access is granted to anyone involved in the healthcare profession.

Records can be shared freely if requested in writing.

Access is allowed for family members if they request it.

Any individual who claims to have a professional reason to view the records.

Administrative staff in the healthcare facility without specific permission.

Any healthcare provider who might need the information.

Only those authorized by the patient or involved in their care. (correct)

It must be approved by a board of healthcare professionals.

The information must be posted publicly for transparency.

Written consent must be provided by the patient. (correct)

The patient must be present during the access.

<p>Confidentiality ensures only authorized access occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows access to records by anyone the patient specifies.</p> Signup and view all the answers