Outcome 1 (Dent 207) Questions With Complete Solutions
Administrative Safeguards Correct Answer -policies and
procedures
-oaths of confidentiality
-privacy awareness training programs
-code of conduct
-access request forms
Appointment Records Correct Answer -a record of
appointments showing for each day the names of patients who
received professional services must be kept for at least 2 years.
Breach of patient confidentiality Correct Answer -Discussing
patient info with family, spouses, friends or other dental
professionals not directly involved in the patient's care.
-revealing the identity of a patient without consent.
-revealing info from a patient's record without the patient's
consent.
Canada Health Act Correct Answer -basis of the funding of
healthcare delivery in Canada.
-delivery of health care is a provincial responsibility.
-each province has its own privacy legislation.
Chart Audits Correct Answer -method of reviewing
documentation techniques. It is performed to ensure
accountability and competent record keeping and quality
assurance of patient care.
, Codes of Ethics- CADA Correct Answer -outlines the
responsibility of the dental assistant to the patient to abide by all
applicable legislation governing practice, privacy,
confidentiality, and human rights.
-provides ethical statements meant to provide guidance to ensure
that a patient's privacy is maintained.
-it is unethical to disclose any personal info about a patient.
Collection and Use Correct Answer -you may only use the
patient's information for the purpose that is was provided for at
the time.
-you may need consent from the patient to use their info.
-if you want to use the patient's info for a purpose different from
the original purpose, you need the patient's consent to do so.
Common Forms Correct Answer -Patient Registration Form
-Medical/Dental History Form
-Consent Form
-Diagnostic Info Forms (including clinical examination forms)
-Treatment Plan
-Informed Consent
-Progress Notes
Confidentiality Correct Answer -the obligation of a person or
organization to protect the info entrusted to it.
-discussion about a patient's personal info, medical history, or
treatment must be held in confidence and is not to be shared
with anyone.
-this includes spouses, family, friends, or other dental
professionals who are not directly involved in the patient's care.
Administrative Safeguards Correct Answer -policies and
procedures
-oaths of confidentiality
-privacy awareness training programs
-code of conduct
-access request forms
Appointment Records Correct Answer -a record of
appointments showing for each day the names of patients who
received professional services must be kept for at least 2 years.
Breach of patient confidentiality Correct Answer -Discussing
patient info with family, spouses, friends or other dental
professionals not directly involved in the patient's care.
-revealing the identity of a patient without consent.
-revealing info from a patient's record without the patient's
consent.
Canada Health Act Correct Answer -basis of the funding of
healthcare delivery in Canada.
-delivery of health care is a provincial responsibility.
-each province has its own privacy legislation.
Chart Audits Correct Answer -method of reviewing
documentation techniques. It is performed to ensure
accountability and competent record keeping and quality
assurance of patient care.
, Codes of Ethics- CADA Correct Answer -outlines the
responsibility of the dental assistant to the patient to abide by all
applicable legislation governing practice, privacy,
confidentiality, and human rights.
-provides ethical statements meant to provide guidance to ensure
that a patient's privacy is maintained.
-it is unethical to disclose any personal info about a patient.
Collection and Use Correct Answer -you may only use the
patient's information for the purpose that is was provided for at
the time.
-you may need consent from the patient to use their info.
-if you want to use the patient's info for a purpose different from
the original purpose, you need the patient's consent to do so.
Common Forms Correct Answer -Patient Registration Form
-Medical/Dental History Form
-Consent Form
-Diagnostic Info Forms (including clinical examination forms)
-Treatment Plan
-Informed Consent
-Progress Notes
Confidentiality Correct Answer -the obligation of a person or
organization to protect the info entrusted to it.
-discussion about a patient's personal info, medical history, or
treatment must be held in confidence and is not to be shared
with anyone.
-this includes spouses, family, friends, or other dental
professionals who are not directly involved in the patient's care.
