LESSON ASSIGNMENT
LESSON 3
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Medical Records
LESSON ASSIGNMENT
Paragraphs 3-1 through 3-18
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to
identity (by selecting from alternatives):
3-1.
The definition of a medical record.
3-2.
The contents of the clinical and administrative
records.
3-3.
The purpose of a medical record.
3-4.
Ownership of and access to medical records.
3-5.
The definition and purpose of privacy.
3-6.
Limitations on the right to privacy.
3-7.
The definition of a privileged communication.
3-8.
Situations in which confidentiality applies.
3-9.
its legitimate extensions.
3-10. Situations in which state interests may override
the right to confidentiality.
3-11. Information that should be documented in the
radiology department.
SUGGESTION
After completing the assignment, complete the
exercises at the end of this lesson. These exercises
will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.
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