A physician has installed a computer-based patient records system
An outside care provider who requests medical information must obtain the patient's signed consent and then is assigned a password to gain access to the medical information. A monthly audit is conducted to determine for whom and for what purpose patient records have been accessed. This protection is referred to as:
a. privacy.
b. confidentiality.
c. security.
d. data capture.
ANS: C
Correct: Security is the limitation of access to health care information through passwords and other precautions.
Incorrect:
a. Privacy is the right of the patient or individual to not divulge personal information to the health care provider or others.
b. Confidentiality is keeping personal matters of a patient private from those who do not have a legitimate need to know.
d. Data capture refers to collecting and entering data into a computer system.
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