A Physician Has Installed a Computer-Based Patient Records System

question 5

Multiple Choice

A physician has installed a computer-based patient records system. An outside care provider who requests medical information must obtain the patient's signed consent and then is assigned a password to gain access to the medical information. A monthly audit is conducted to determine for whom and for what purpose patient records have been accessed. This protection is referred to as:

• A) privacy.
• B) confidentiality.
• C) security.
• D) data capture.

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