Other Disclosures in the Public Interest Flashcards
1
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What are Other Disclosures in the Public Interest?
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Knife or gunshot wound, child abuse, elder abuse and mandatory reporting.
2
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Why does Knife or gunshot wound can be disclosed?
A
To protect the individual form death of serious harm.
3
Q
Why does child abuse can be disclosed?
A
To secure the safety of the child, doctor-patient confidentiality doesn’t exist when suspicion of child abuse.
4
Q
Why does Elder Abuse can be disclosed?
A
To protect vulnerable and older adults from abuse.
5
Q
Why does Mandatory Reporting can be disclosed?
A
Mandatory Reporting can be domestic violence. To understand and compassion the patient to help them.
