Which One of the Following Describes the Duty of a Health

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following describes the duty of a health care professional to protect the privacy of patient information?

• A) Integrity
• B) Morality
• C) Ethics
• D) Confidentiality

---

Definitions:

Debt/Equity Ratio

A ratio demonstrating the comparative levels of shareholders' equity and borrowed funds deployed to finance company assets.

Residual Dividend Policy

A strategy where dividends paid to shareholders are based on earnings left over after all operational and project expenses are covered.

After-Tax Earnings

The amount of net income remaining after all taxes have been deducted, reflecting the company's profitability after fulfilling tax obligations.

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of shares outstanding, reducing the price per share without changing the company's market capitalization.