M3: Privacy + Confidentiatlity Flashcards
privacy
refers to a client’s right to control who has access to their personal information. This control is rooted in the concept of consent—clients must give explicit permission before their information can be shared or accessed
confidentiality
is your responsibility as a healthcare professional to protect client information from unauthorized access. It’s about making sure that any information shared with you remains secure unless the client gives you permission to share it with others.
Why do the concepts of privacy and confidentiality matter?
These are legal requirements and ethical obligations for our professions. They are integral to the trust clients place in us. Without privacy and confidentiality, the therapeutic relationship could be compromised, leading to a lack of trust and potentially even harm to the client.
Why is privacy important
Privacy empowers clients by allowing them to control their own narrative. It’s essential for maintaining the dignity and autonomy of the individual. When clients trust that their privacy is respected, they are more likely to engage openly and honestly in their care.
Why is confidentiality important
Confidentiality builds trust. Clients need to feel confident that what they share with you will not be disclosed without their permission.
key diffs bw privacy and confidentiality
Privacy is client-centered, focusing on their rights to control information.
Confidentiality is professional-centered, focusing on your responsibility to protect information.
Privacy is about the client’s control—who they allow to access their information
Confidentiality is about your duty to protect the information from unauthorized access.
PIPEDA stands for and what is it
the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, is a Canadian federal law that governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. It applies to many different organizations including healthcare.
obligations for healthcare students under PIPEDA
Understanding consent
protecting confidentiality
accurate record-keeping
respecting privacy
addressing complaints
what does the privacy act regulate
how federal public sector institutions collect, use, and disclose personal information. It covers federal government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations.
personal info definition
Includes any information about an identifiable individual, such as health records, identification numbers, and demographic details.
relevancy of the privacy act for healthcare students
confidentiality - esp w federal health records
consent
info handling
access rights
compliance
what are the federal privacy/confidentiality laws and what is the provincial one
- PIPEDA (Personal information protection and electronic documents acts)
- privacy act
above 2 are federal, this one is provincial:
PHIPA- Personal health info protection act
PHIPA
Personal healthcare information protection act
Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information (PHI) in Ontario. It applies to healthcare providers, institutions, and entities involved in healthcare services
PHIPA relevance to HCPs
confidentiality
informed consent
professional accountability
interdisciplinary collab
legal and ethical complicance
what are 4 practical considerations of privacy and confidentiality healthcare students need to consider
consent and confidentiality
accurate record keeping
compliance w local laws
ethical guidelines
