HIPPA and Patient Privacy
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is the definition of medical malpractice?
Professional negligence by a healthcare provider causing harm
What does the term bioethics refer to?
The ethical issues related to medical and biological research.
What is telemedicine?
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology.
What is the purpose of a hospital ethics committee?
To help resolve complex ethical decisions in patient care.
HIPPA's primary goal
to protect patients' personal health information
Name the 4 Ds of medical negligence.
Duty, Dereliction, Direct cause, Damages.
What is one controversial issue addressed by bioethics?
Euthanasia, abortion, stem cell research, or cloning.
Name one legal concern with using AI in healthcare
Liability if AI gives incorrect diagnosis or advice.
What public health law allows states to quarantine individuals?
Police power under public health law.
True of False:
A patient's spouse always has automatic access to medical records.
FALSE
Give an example of a situation that might lead to a malpractice lawsuit.
A surgeon operating on the wrong body part.
Which principle supports a patient’s right to refuse treatment?
Autonomy
Why must electronic health records be protected?
To maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
Give one example of a conflict between individual rights and public health.
Mandatory vaccinations versus personal freedom.
Name an example of a HIPAA violation.
Discussing patient information in a public place.
What is the difference between negligence and intentional tort?
Negligence is unintentional harm; an intentional tort is deliberate.
What is the ethical concern with using embryonic stem cells?
It involves the destruction of embryos which some believe is unethical.
How can healthcare workers reduce risks with digital communication?
Use encrypted systems, avoid texting patient info, follow protocols
What is the role of informed consent in clinical research?
Ensures participants understand risks and agree voluntarily.
What is the penalty for a serious HIPAA violation by a healthcare provider?
Fines, job loss, and potential criminal charges.
How can a provider protect themselves from malpractice claims?
Proper documentation, informed consent, and following protocols.
What is an ethical dilemma?
A situation where moral principles or laws conflict, making the right action unclear.
What is a potential benefit and risk of wearable health tech like fitness trackers?
Benefit: monitors health data
Risk: privacy breaches.
How can ethics committees support end-of-life decisions?
By guiding families and providers through ethical options and policy.