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What is the primary condition for which records are treated confidentially?
What is the primary condition for which records are treated confidentially?
- 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.
Who has the authority to access your confidential records?
Who has the authority to access your confidential records?
- 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)
What must occur for a patient's records to be accessed by someone not involved in their care?
What must occur for a patient's records to be accessed by someone not involved in their care?
- 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.
What is the implication of treating a patient's records confidentially?
What is the implication of treating a patient's records confidentially?
What role does patient authorization play in the confidentiality of records?
What role does patient authorization play in the confidentiality of records?
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