Introduction: The concept of “doctor-patient confidentiality” derives from English common law and is codified in many states’ statutes. It is based on ethics‚ not law‚ and goes at least as far back as the Roman Hippocratic Oath taken by physicians. It is different from “doctor-patient privilege‚” which is a legal concept. Both‚ however‚ are called upon in legal matters to establish the extent by which ethical duties of confidentiality apply to legal privilege. Legal privilege involves the right to
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How would you feel if you had a serious illness or disease and everyone had access to your personal information? Personally‚ I would be distraught. Confidentiality is using discretion in keeping secret information. Without confidentiality in a medical office anyone can be entitled to the patients’ personal information. The importance of confidentiality is very high‚ what someone’s medical history is should be between them and their physician. Although everyone does not have an illness or disease
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Confidentiality to a criminal defendant can be a tough topic to speak upon. The scenario that I was given deals with two coworkers and one client. One is a paralegal‚ one is an attorney‚ and then the client. The paralegal and the client are friends and the paralegal works for the attorney‚ who is currently facing felony charges. The paralegal should inform the client of such charges of the attorney because the client is asking of the attorney to do a similar job as to what he is being charged for
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The duty of confidentiality is based on trust and respect and this is fundamental to safe and effective care. An environment of trust encourages people to be open and honest with those who care for them‚ and to provide all the details necessary so that they receive the best care possible. Organisations should ensure that they have the appropriate organisational and technical systems security‚ policies‚ processes and staff training and education to ensure that confidential information is held and
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guidelines are very important. However‚ arguably the most important guideline which applies to all medical workers is patient confidentiality. Patient confidentiality‚ in compliance with HIPAA‚ is beneficial because it keeps the patient’s morale and dignity safe‚ creates trust between the patient and physician‚ and allows the patient to be autonomous. HIPAA‚ or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability‚ was implemented in 1996 by Congress. One can say that HIPAA is probably one
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This essay will discuss the need for confidentiality and the nurse’s duty to keep information he/she is privy to‚ confidential. Brown et al (1992) suggest that a duty of confidentiality can be described as information that is disclosed which ought not to be disclosed further except within the relevant limits. Confidentiality is generally defined as the process of the protection of personal information‚ and is regarded as an integral part of a nurse’s role. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
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During the era of the weak emperor Taisho (1912-26)‚ the political power shifted from the oligarchic clique (genro) to the parliament and the democratic parties. In the First World War‚ Japan joined the Allied powers‚ but played only a minor role in fighting German colonial forces in East Asia. At the following Paris Peace Conference of 1919‚ Japan’s proposal of amending a "racial equality clause" to the covenant of the League of Nations was rejected by the United States‚ Britain and Australia
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There were a number of factors that played into the allied greek victory over the Persian forces led by king Xerxes. The first was the Spartans’ superior fighting ability and military training from childhood into early adulthood. Spartans‚ beginning late in the sixth century used a new system governing all of it’s citizens from birth. Infants were inspected for any abnormalities and or percieved weakness to forge a strong society. Any infant found to be inferior to Spartan standards was left
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All documents that have been handed over to me regarding your childs welfare will be kept confidential‚ safe and secure. The only instance where confidentiality may be broken is if there is a child protection issue that requires me to pass on relevant information to safeguard a child from harm‚ which is my top priority. All parents must read and sign that they have read and understand my policies and procedure on how I run my setting. I will comply with the Data Protection Act on information
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SHC 21: Introduction to communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit reference F/601/5465 Level 2 Credit value 3 GLH 23 Learner: Mary Bisi Oyeniran Communication is the activity of conveying information between involved parties. This may be a one –to- one interaction between carer to parents‚ child‚ young person or in a group of activities; also in case conferences or even at a staff meeting. Good communication involves listening‚ questioning‚
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