The Unauthorized Access to the Records Was Uncovered When the Story

question 66

Multiple Choice

The unauthorized access to the records was uncovered when the story of the late Ms. Fawcett's recurrence of cancer was published in The National Enquirer before Ms. Fawcett had disclosed her health condition to family or friends. Ms. Fawcett's lawyers then notified the hospital of the only possible source of the information. Which category of an ethical breach applies to the conduct of the hospital employees?

• A) Committing acts of personal decadence
• B) Conflict of interest
• C) Divulging information
• D) Balancing ethical dilemmas

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Definitions:

Phantom Limb Sensations

Feelings that an amputated or missing limb is still attached to the body and is moving appropriately with other body parts.

Psychokinesis

The supposed ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind alone, without physical interaction.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in motion and gravity.

Kinesthesia

The perception of body movements and position sense, often referred to as proprioception.