Medical Ethics & Patient Rights Flashcards
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Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered the minimum necessary standard?
Answer: Accessing only the patient information needed to perform a specific task
The minimum necessary standard limits access to protected health information to only what is required to complete a specific job function.
A collector feels a patient is being coerced by an accompanying person into submitting a urine specimen in someone else's name. The collector should:
Answer: Ask the accompanying person to wait outside and privately assess the patient
Removing the potentially coercive party allows the collector to privately assess whether the patient is acting voluntarily.
Which federal law gives patients the right to access their own medical records within 30 days of a request?
Answer: HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA's Privacy Rule grants patients the right to inspect and obtain copies of their protected health information within 30 days.
A collector accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong fax number. This constitutes a:
Answer: HIPAA breach requiring investigation and possible notification
Misdirected faxes containing PHI are potential HIPAA breaches and must be assessed and reported according to the Breach Notification Rule.
A patient expresses religious objections to blood being drawn. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Acknowledge the concern, inform the ordering provider, and document the patient's refusal if they decline
Religious beliefs are a valid basis for refusal; the collector must respect the patient's autonomy, notify the provider, and document accordingly.
Which of the following actions by a collector violates patient dignity?
Answer: Discussing a patient's diagnosis loudly in a waiting area
Discussing a patient's diagnosis in a public area violates their privacy and dignity by exposing sensitive information without consent.
In workplace drug testing, a donor's right to a split specimen means:
Answer: The donor may request a second portion of the specimen tested at a different certified lab
Federal DOT rules allow donors to request that their split specimen (Bottle B) be tested at a separate DHHS-certified laboratory.