The right to privacy and confidentiality
A. Was taken away by HIPAA in 1996.
B. Is more about politeness than about legal
C. Is about protecting long-term care facilities from lawsuits.
D. Ensures the resident's right to speak privately to anyone.
Answer (2)
The right to privacy and confidentiality in healthcare is crucial for protecting patient information. The correct answer is that it ensures the resident's right to speak privately to anyone, in contrast to the other options which misrepresent HIPAA's intent or the nature of privacy laws. The primary function of these laws is to protect the patient's confidentiality. ;
The right to privacy and confidentiality in healthcare is crucial for protecting patient information. The correct choice is D, which ensures the resident's right to speak privately to anyone. This law serves to safeguard individuals' healthcare discussions from unauthorized disclosure.
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