Hhi135 Unit 4 Assignment
Unit 4 assignment
Kaplan University online
HI135
Ashley Foss
A patient has the right to physical privacy and the right to the Healthcare provider to maintain confidentiality of patient information. The patient’s right to physical privacy is the right to be left alone. If they are competent they have the right to say they do not want to be examined; however then the physician or medical facility has the right to tell the patient to leave if they do not want to be examined or treated. In addition weather the patient is competent or not medical staff needs to respect the patient’s right to privacy; by keeping the patient information confidential by not releasing information to press, family and friends who are not
Kaplan University online
HI135
Ashley Foss
A patient has the right to physical privacy and the right to the Healthcare provider to maintain confidentiality of patient information. The patient’s right to physical privacy is the right to be left alone. If they are competent they have the right to say they do not want to be examined; however then the physician or medical facility has the right to tell the patient to leave if they do not want to be examined or treated. In addition weather the patient is competent or not medical staff needs to respect the patient’s right to privacy; by keeping the patient information confidential by not releasing information to press, family and friends who are not