Breach of Confidentiality Involves the Unauthorized Release of Patient Information

question 43

Multiple Choice

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

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