Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
Form employees sign that contracts them to comply with the rules, regulations, and laws surrounding patient privacy standards
Employee confidentiality agreement
Patient signature consenting for personal patient info to be released to a specific facility or individual
Release of information
Patient under 18 who is legally treated as an adult
Emancipated minor
Permission by the patient to use or disclose his/her health information
Authorization
Written patient permission to copy medical information
Written consent
Signed agreement to keep information confidential
Patient confidentiality statement
Unwritten patient consent that allows individuals involved in the patient’s care and treatment access to personal medical information
Implied consent