Which is an ethical concern of nursing informatics?
1. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
2. Values clarification exercises
3. Providing end-of-life care
4. Cost accountability
Correct Answer: 1
Confidentiality, security, and privacy are concerns when utilizing informatics in nursing. HIPAA regulations govern the use of all healthcare information including computer-based patient records.Values clarification exercises are usually performed in classes on ethics; doing the exercises is not an ethical concern for the informatics nurse. Providing end-of-life care is related to direct patient care and is not a role that the informatics nurse would provide. Cost accountability for care delivery is not an ethical concern but one of budget and management or resources.
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