MEDICINE
MEDICAL STATISTICS
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to an attorney
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to the patient’s family members
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to a judge
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only with the patient’s written consent
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Detailed explanation-1: -The medical information of the patient given to a health care provider shall not be divulged to others unless the patient gives his consent to disclose such information to others.
Detailed explanation-2: -Consent, for the purposes of confidentiality, means that the service user understands and does not object to: the information being disclosed or shared; the reason for the disclosure; the people or organisations the information will be shared with; and. how the information will be used.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, you must give permission for anyone – other than a member of your health care team – access to your medical record. By law, your records may be disclosed without your permission under certain circumstances such as for treatment, payment or operations.
Detailed explanation-4: -Control access. Use confidential waste bins and shredders. Lockable document storage cabinets. Secure delivery of confidential documents. Employee training. 01-May-2017