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PLTW Principles of Bio-medical Sciences 2.1.6 (1)
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PLTW Principles of Bio-medical Sciences 2.1.6What type of information do medical professionals have access to while performing their jobs? -
ANS-1. How many times you have been to the doctor and why
2. Which type of doctors you have seen and the procedures you have has
3. The medications you are taking and your health conditions
4. Test results
5. Information about problems with your personal life
6. Your insurance plan
7. Your payment information
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is HIPPA? - ANS-A set of standards and practices that are designed to give patients
specific rights regarding their personal health information
What can happen to medical personnel who don't follow the HIPAA regulations? - ANS-They
can be subjected to fines, loss of employments, and criminal prosecution
What information is protected under HIPAA? - ANS-1. The individuals name, address, birth date,
and social security number
2. The individuals past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition
3. The health care services provided to the individual
4. The past, present, or future payment for health services provided to the individual
How is the information protected? - ANS-1. Professionals are not to speak about patients with
any identifiable information with anyone other than the other professionals working with the
patient
2. Patient records should not be left in public spaces unattended, where they are easily
accessible to unauthorized people
3. Professionals must make reasonable efforts to avoid being overheard and reasonably limit
shared information
4. Professionals may disclose protected health information to a family member or other person
involved when the individual is present during the disclosure
5. Professionals are permitted to communicate with patients regarding their health care,
including through the mail or by phones
Can messages may be left with family members of the patient, on voice mail, or other means? -
ANS-Only with the patients consent
When can information be shared? - ANS-1. Providing information needed for payment of
benefits or health coverage
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