Breach of confidentiality involves the unauthorized release of patient information to a third party, such as health care employees who __________
a. access patient health care information with an appropriate job-related reason
b. communicate patient information to family members with the patient's consent
c. discuss patient information outside an exam room where other patients are present
d. ensure that patient information is not available on a computer screen display
c
You might also like to view...
A 26-year-old woman has taken an overdose of antidepressant medication. She is unresponsive and vomiting. Which one of the following is the best course of action?
A) Place the patient supine and suction for 15 seconds before applying oxygen with a nonrebreather mask. B) Turn the patient onto her side and suction until the airway is clear. C) Insert an oral airway, apply a bag-valve-mask device, then suction the airway. D) Use abdominal thrusts to clear the airway.
Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9-CM take effect:
A. annually on January 1. B. annually on July 1. C. annually on October 1. D. as needed.