Chapter 2 Flashcards
When would it be appropriate to deal with a patients agent?
The express wishes of the patient
The patients health
the patients age
the patients mental state and stability
The patients absence
What does the Health Information Act do?
Sets out rules for the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of health information
What is a custodian?
Individuals or organizations in the health system that have custody of - or control over - health information
What are affiliates?
Individuals employed by a custodian
Are all members of the ACP Custodians?
YES
What is the circle of care?
Area where health information can flow freely among health providers
What is it appropriate to give away health information without the patients direct permission?
To Alberta Health for health system management
to the police or another custodian to prevent fraud and to protect the health and safety of an individual
To a corrections officer
Is health information included in PIPA?
NO - only non-health related information
Who must be notified when a breach in privacy occurs? (3)
The individual affected by the privact breach
The Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Minster of Health
What is a privacy breach defined as?
Any loss of individually identifying health information or any unauthorized access to or disclosure of individually identifying health information in the custody of the custodian
What are the three categories within the Code of Ethics?
Serve Patients
Contribute to society
Act as stewards to their professions
Under the Code of Ethics, how many principles are there?
12
