Acronyms
EHR stands for..
Electronic Health Record
Patients have the right to see and get a copy of their ______.
Medical Records
Which principle means “do no harm”?
Non-Maleficence
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A nurse leaves a patient chart open at the nurse’s station. HIPAA violation or not?
Violation
PHI stands for..
Protected Health Information
True or False: Patients can refuse treatment, even if it may save their life.
True
Which principle is about acting in the patient’s best interest?
Beneficence
Give one example of a HIPAA violation.
Discussing patient info in public, leaving records unsecured, sharing without consent, etc.
A patient refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons. Which right protects them?
Right to Refuse Treatment
EMR stands for...
Electronic Medical Record
What is “informed consent”?
The patient is given all information about risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment.
Which principle protects a patient’s right to make their own choices?
Autonomy
How many rules are components of HIPAA and what are they?
3; Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule
A provider gives false information about risks before a surgery. Which right is violated?
Right to Informed Consent
What is the acronym for Do Not Resuscitate
DNR
What patient right is violated if a provider treats someone differently because of race or religion?
Right to Quality Care
Which principle ensures fairness in healthcare?
Justice
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
To protect PHI
A doctor refuses to treat a patient because of their insurance status. Which ethical principle is violated?
Justice
HIPAA stands for..
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A patient requests not to be told their diagnosis. Do they have this right?
Yes, patients can choose how much information they want to receive.
A doctor must choose who receives a scarce organ transplant. Which ethical principle is most involved?
Justice
If a nurse were to explain the patients diagnosis, while a patient was able to communicate, but the family gives consent to talk with the patients friends, would this violate HIPAA?
Yes, because the patient didn't give consent for information to be shared, the family did. Unless the patient was not able to communicate or in a comatose state, then the family can.
A patient asks for their full medical record, but the hospital delays access for months. Which right is violated?
Right to Access Medical Records