...Patient Confidentiality As healthcare providers, maintaining a patient’s confidentiality, human dignity and privacy is expected at all times. Nurses are faced with maintaining patient confidentiality on a daily basis. The Coded of Ethics for Nurses is the framework of nonnegotiable ethical standards and obligations that all nurses are to uphold. Nurses are to be accountable for their actions and are expected to advocate and strive to protect the rights, health and safety of patients (American Nurses Association, 2011). Constant patient turnovers, visitors and numerous workers in and out of the emergency area can make it difficult for staff to maintain patient confidentiality. Due to lack of space and to give quick group report, end-of-shift report is often given in ear shot of other patients and visitors. At the structure of the hospital does not allow space so that the patients can be treated and their care discussed privately. These are a few examples that contribute to the ineffectiveness of maintaining patient confidentiality. In this paper, strategies will be discussed to address the issue of patient confidentiality and privacy. Nurses who work in the emergency room are faced with challenge of maintaining patient confidentiality. Patient Confidentiality in the Emergency Room Emergency room staff members are faced with issues of confidentiality on a daily bases. From the beginning of the triage process, the breach of patient confidentiality begins. Patients are identified...
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...The doctor-patient relationship is an important connection. Doctor-patient confidentiality is based on the notion that a person shouldn’t be worried about seeking medical treatment for fear that his or her condition will be disclosed to others. There are some patient problems that doctor should keep in secret and not tell the third person about the problems. There is an example, if a teenager tell a doctor “I am really depressed and I’ve been thinking of killing myself”(“Teenage confidentiality: A young person’s right to privacy”).The doctor can’t tell the information, because the doctor has got this kid the proper help. The teenager’s concerns about confidentiality can be a major barrier to obtaining health care. The contraception teens have a right to confidentiality when it comes to contraception. Also, it is mutually understood that any information the young patient shares with the physician remains in strict confidence unless in the doctor’s judgment. The teen is exhibiting problems or behavior that can be interpreted as dangerous, if the doctor’s duty to inform the parents. The doctor have a duty to warn individuals who are threatened by their patients with bodily harm. Severe mental health issues, severe emotions and mental health problems. The doctor suspects that these issues may stem from major problems within the home. Those are the problems the doctor should keep in secret and the keep patient’s proper. There are some doctor problems that what doctor thinks...
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...Running head: PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY Patient Confidentiality: Ethical Implications to Nursing Practice Grand Canyon University: NRS 437 April 3, 2012 Patient Confidentiality: Ethical Implications to Nursing Practice Patient confidentiality is a fundamental practice in healthcare and it is integral part of healthcare ethical standards (Purtilo & Dougherty, 2010). According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics “the nurse has a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information”(Nursingworld, p.6). When confidentiality is breached the nurse may jeopardize the wellbeing and safety of a patient. There are some exceptions to this duty such as a greater need to protect the patient and other parties or mandatory laws that protect public health (Nursingworld, 2012). The situation presented in the article Betraying Trust or Providing Good Care? When is it okay to break confidentiality? Creates an ethical dilemma for the fictional nurse caring for a teenage patient diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease as well as related cervical cancer. The nurse eventually notifies parents because of the need for further treatment that will require consent of parents. She also notifies the teenage patient’s school because of a concern for public health. Several valid concerns are presented in this article. First, when a patient’s confidentiality is betrayed that patient may not give full information to the healthcare team in the future...
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...Ethical issues on confidentiality and privacy of patients According to American nursing association article regarding patients medical information’s privacy and confidentiality shows us “Advances in technology, including Computerized Medical Databases, The Internet and Tele-Health, have opened the door to potential, unintentional breaches of private /confidential information of patients, so nurses and other health professionals who regularly work with patients and their confidential medical records should contribute the development of standards ,policies and laws that protect patient privacy and confidentiality of health records .” Due to the fast advancement of technology, it is very hard to protect our privacy in the areas of medical sectors. Many people have access to patient’s medical records including the attending physician, house staff, student, consultant, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, billing staffs and insurance company employees. Although computerized medical records have vital roles to improve the access to medical information efficiently, they allow more serious breaches of confidentiality. For example, confidentiality can be violated at any computer station, and fax and e-mail also present opportunities for confidentiality to be broken. I think in my opinion, keeping medical information confidentially shows respect for patents that except physician to maintain confidentiality, and it plays a vital role in improving employees ethics at work. Furthermore,...
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...This essay will discuss the need for confidentiality and the nurse’s duty to keep information he/she is privy to, confidential. Brown et al (1992) suggest that a duty of confidentiality can be described as information that is disclosed which ought not to be disclosed further except within the relevant limits. Confidentiality is generally defined as the process of the protection of personal information, and is regarded as an integral part of a nurse’s role. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are the regulatory body of registered nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom, and clause 5 of the NMC code of professional conduct states that registrants have a duty to protect confidential information (NMC, 2006). Failure to adhere to this clause could result in removal from the register, as confidentiality is something all nurses must respect and be aware of. So what is patient confidentiality and why is it so important? The Department of Health (2003) says “A duty of confidence arises when one person discloses information to another (e.g. patient to clinician) in circumstances where it is reasonable to expect the information will be held in confidence.” Confidential information (in the authors opinion as a healthcare student) includes but is not limited to information pertaining to an individual, e.g. name, contact details, medical details. When in a position of trust and having access to confidential information, it is a good idea to ask yourself ‘what would I regard as confidential...
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...personal data as confidential, consumers will receive an explicit disclosure of how such information will be used by the firm. Weakness: * GLBA notices are confusing and limit the transparency of information practices. GLBA assumes a company will explain a complex set of legal definitions added to numerous exceptions to the law in a way that will allow for an informed choice and in transparent language. There are reservations about a company's desire to do this. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 protect the confidentiality and security of health care data by establishing and enforcing standards and by standardizing electronic data exchange. Strengths: * Allows patients the legal right to see, copy, and correct their personal medical information. Also it enabled patients with pre-existing conditions to change jobs without worrying that their conditions would not be covered under a new employer's health plan * Prevented employers from accessing and using personal health information to make employment decisions Weaknesses: * Now health care providers, insurance providers, and even the consumers are bombarded by overwhelming amounts of paperwork which consume time and money that could be better spent elsewhere. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) The Digital...
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...Confidentiality in the Classroom RD Grand Canyon University: EDU 536 December 21, 2011 U.S. Education – Current and Future Trends Confidentiality is a hot topic – in the classroom, in business and in everyday life. Guarding personal information prior to the onslaught of identity theft was important but not to the extent that it is today. In today’s classroom protecting confidential information is a 3-fold process – protecting the student’s records, protecting personally identifiable information from the student’s record and allowing parent’s access to their child’s information. There are federal and state laws that govern confidentiality and how schools can and cannot utilize that information as outlined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA, a federal law, applies to educational agencies or institutions that receive federal funds and protects the privacy of student educational records and assures parents the right to access those records. FERPA also allows authorized educational personnel the right to access and review student records without prior parental consent and in situations where conduct “poses a significant risk to the safety or well-being of a student, other students, or other members of the school community” allows the district to release information from a discipline record without consent to employees who have a legitimate educational interest in a student’s behavior. In Confidentiality issues: parental rights each...
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...Importance of Confidentiality in a Group and Ensuring Confidentiality Within and Outside of a Group Format Christina M. Bell Camden County College The purpose of this paper is to explain the importance of confidentiality in group counseling. Additionally this paper will discuss how a counselor can ensure confidentiality within and outside of a group format. Importance of Confidentiality in a Group Confidentiality in group counseling is mandatory as it is both an ethical and a legal issue. Federal law (Title 42, Part 2 or 42 C.F.R., Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records) guarantees strict confidentiality of information about all people receiving substance abuse prevention and/or treatment services. Clients should be fully informed regarding issues of confidentiality and group leaders should do all they can to build respect for confidentiality and anonymity within groups. Confidentiality in group therapy is important because it protects the clients, counselor, and the agency. It protects the client’s personal and professional reputation. It also protects the counselor and any organization that counselor may be affiliated with. Confidentiality is an essential part of the ground rules for group therapy; these rules should be firmly established within the group. Unfortunately, there is no absolute guarantee of privacy when sharing with others. Individuals who attend group sessions can feel more vulnerable in regards to confidentiality. They are met...
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...Everyday patients place their trust in the hands of their doctors. Maintaining confidentiality ensures quality care by showing that patients can rely on physicians to cherish the bond of trust between the patient and doctors, and maintain privacy. When breaching confidentiality, professionals will need to make judgments about the significance of the information to both patients. The right to Helen’s confidentiality should be protected because the potential harm caused by breeching her confidentiality outweighs the potential benefits of Penelope being informed. Helen has a 4 year old son that has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which is an x-recessive genetic condition that is carried by girls but with very rare exceptions boys are affected. Helen is a carrier for the mutation, but it is said that only half of the women carriers’ sons will inherit it from them and will be affected. Helen has a sister, Penelope that is 10 weeks pregnant and is worried that her fetus may have the genetic problem. However, there is a one in four chance that a female will inherit the gene and become a carrier. Helen is aware her sister is pregnant and she feels if she tells her sister of her and her son’s diagnosis, Penelope would likely terminate the baby. Helen speaks to her medical providers and decides she wants the results to remain confidential and not be disclosed to her sister. Although it might seem morally right for Helen to share her medical information with her...
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...INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective this 12, September, 2013, by and between ________________________________________ ("Consultant") and IQ Group et. al. LLC, IQ Homes, Larry Morgan ("Company"). Now, therefore, Consultant and Company agree as follows: 1. Engagement. Company hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant accepts engagement, to provide to Company the following services: Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Construction, Planning, Project Managment, Management, Budgeting, Training, and any related areas per agreement 2. Term. Consultant shall provide services to Company pursuant to this Agreement for a term commencing on 12, September, 2013 and ending on 12, September, 2015. 3. Place of Work. Consultant shall render services primarily at Consultant's offices, but will, upon request, provide the services at Company offices or such other places as reasonably requested by Company as appropriate for the performance of particular services. 4. Time. Consultant's daily schedule and hours worked under this Agreement on a given day shall generally be subject to Consultant's discretion, provided that Consultant and Company anticipate that Consultant shall work on average [Expected Time Working] hours per week in the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement. Company relies upon Consultant to devote sufficient time as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the spirit and purpose of this Agreement. 5. Payment....
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...EXAMINATION 00805000 Monday ABA MODEL RULES: 5.5 (b) 1.6 (a) NFPA ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1.7 (a) 1.5 (a) 1.8 (a) Carl violated UPL for failure to identify himself to Jane and Zeke as a paralegal, setting fees and giving legal advice. Carl violated confidentiality by allowing Zeke to sit in on the meeting. Carl and Howe violated confidentiality by allowing Jane and Zeke in Howe’s office where confidential files were in plain view. Carl violated confidentiality by speaking about Jane’s case in the reception area where other clients could hear. Carl violated UPL by giving legal advice. Howe allowed Carl to engage in UPL and did not properly supervise Carl. TUESDAY ABA MODEL RULES: 5.5 (b) 1.2 (d) 3.4 NFPA ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1.7 1.8 (a) 1.5 (a) 1.3 (a) 1.3 (b) 1.3 (e) 1.2 (C) 1.2 (b) Howe allowed Carl to engage in UPL and did not properly supervise Carl. Carl did not identify himself as a paralegal. Carl gave legal advice by stating for Jane to lower her income so she could obtain more money than Jane is entitled to. Carl answered the phone and discussed in front of Jane another clients case, disclosing confidential information about another client. Carl did not take Jane’s actual monthly expenses, he doubled Jane’s expensed which is fraud. Carl engaged in conduct that affects the dignity of the case by asking unfounded personal questions, not relevant to the case. Carl did not prepare accurate, honest billing records. WEDNESDAY ABA MODEL RULES: 5.5 1.1...
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...Introduction This report will give an overview of the aim behind collecting data, types of data collected, methods used and how the collection of the data supports the department’s practices. It will also give a brief outlook on the importance of legislation in recording, storing and accessing data. Why Organisations Need to Collect Data To satisfy legal requirement: every few months there is some request from the government sector to gather, maintain and reports lots of information back to them on how many people do we have in the organization, working hours, how much our expenses for the whole year, we should keep data stored in case information is needed to defend the company legal actions that could arise at any time To provide documentation in the event of a claim: safety legislation and health required that require that records are kept of accidents , whenever an employee make claims to employment tribunals and the employer need to defend such a case he will demands on the accuracy and comprehensive of personal records To provide the organization with information to make decision: since the computer software is developed the information is more readily available, will aid identify problems and helps in taking decision in relation to promotion and salary increases. Types of data that is collected within the organization and how each supports HR or L&D practices There are 2 types of Data that is collected by HR Functions and below is a description of...
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...but has a high-risk level in the traffic of the information. The security policies of this company, determines that all e-mail must have a formal means of communication within or without of the company. E-mail is more efficient than other media such as voice mail, Fax, or regular Mail. For this reason, people can misunderstand that this is an informal means. However, the information in a e-mail, like a letterhead letter, must have complete integrity, being truthful and maintain a confidential information. As everyone know, the e-mail is not encrypted, thus it is transiting within a public network as unencrypted text, which may cause an information leak when it is intercepted and read by third parties and may cause a violation of confidentiality. It is very important have a more careful with the documents attached to sent email, because the risk of confiability grows up according increasing the information. When someone send an e-mail can commit different types of errors like send a e-mail to wrong person. This wrong can occur when a person type the first three or four letters of the word, and the system automatically recognizes a previously email address used. Another common wrong is when people send email with "reply all" instead of "reply". All employees of the company should take special care in the e-mail they receive, because a unknown addresses can contain malicious scripts or viruses that may violate safety barriers of our company. All e-mails flowing in the network...
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...attempting to find another source of printing ink | R&D | h) Cost of defining the book size so that a standard- sized box is filled to capacity | Design | QUESTION 2 List the four standards of ethical conduct for management accountants. For each standard, give an example that demonstrates compliance with that standard. There are four standards of ethical conduct for management accountants, and they are as follows: 1) Competence: - the ability of an individual to do a job properly. For example:- * Follow applicable laws, regulations standards. * Maintain professional competence * Prepare complete and clear reports after appropriate analysis * Follow applicable laws, regulation and standards. 2) Confidentiality: - is the non-disclosure of some information except to an authorized person. For example:- * Ensure that subordinates do not disclose confidential information * Do not use confidential information for personal advantages * Do not disclose confidential information unless...
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...information can be items like a social security number or a birth date, while sensitive business information can be either patented designs or even customer contact databases. Keeping information like this secure requires methodologies such as the usage of the three tenants of information or otherwise known as the C.I.A. triad (Kim & Solomon, 2011). The three most important parts that makes up this triad are: “Confidentiality”, “Integrity”, and “Availability”. The expanded version of the C.I.A. triad actually contains seven critical characteristics that further emphasize the important role of keeping sensitive information secure. The following paragraphs will explain the nature and detail of each of these seven characteristics. The first characteristic of ensuring information security is confidentiality. This characteristic defines who or what has authorized access to an entity’s sensitive information. The overall goal of this characteristic is to keep access to this information restricted to only those that need to know. A good example of confidentiality is where a car company’s authorized car design team has access to confidential design schematics on a secure computer server for a particular new car but the car company’s competitor does not. Integrity is the next characteristic whereas its goal is in ensuring that the sensitive information is intact, unmodified, and is free of any alterations or corruption. Sensitive information that is altered can be useless...
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