CSU HTH2305 Doctor Patient Confidentiality Essay

HTH 2305 Columbia Southern University Doctor Patient Confidentiality Essay

watch the following videos related to doctor-patient confidentiality.

McFadden, C. (Producer). (1989). Hypothetical medical ethics scenario (Segment 2 of 18) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=273866&xtid=160433&loid=528222

McFadden, C. (Producer). (1989). Doctor-patient confidentiality (Segment 3 of 18) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=273866&xtid=160433&loid=528223

After reviewing these short video clips, write an essay that addresses the questions below.

• Do you feel this was handled correctly by the patient’s physician?
• Would this situation require a release of information on file in the patient’s record for the physician to speak to the husband?
• What ramifications could result from the physician sharing this patient’s information?
• What might be the implications of this situation based on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards?