1. Confidential information
A patient has the right to access information that relates to their health since this could affect their other aspects of life. In any case, they may need to provide sufficient evidence that requires them to have such confidential documents as a procedure. Notwithstanding, it is evident that the regulations of the hospital should provide the data upon request although this should be after 48 hours (Skolnik, 2011). On this note, the release of information regulations indicates that the inquiry of information should be in accordance to priority and efficiency. For this reason, the patient should receive the general records of health information.
2. Sending documents
It is noted that there is a need to enhance privacy, confidentiality and …show more content…
Apparently, there are various aspects that should be considered. First, there is a need to decipher the information contained in the document such that they do not disclose additional information that may not be required (Skolnik, 2011). Additionally, it is stated that the physician may be required to attend the court summons at a stated time. In this case, the physician should only provide documents within the specified time frame and should not disclose the information before the stated time of appearance in court.
6. Subpoena
A subpoena provides the physician with unambiguous request of the documents that the court needs in a specific case (Roach & American Health Information Management Association, 2008). Ideally, the regulations of confidentiality of health information allow the law enforcement officers to inquire any piece of data from the practitioners. On this case, it is imperative to provide all the medical records for the admission of Mary Taylor on 3/2/12. However, no additional information besides the data collected on that date should be released.
7. Preparation of court appearance for
A patient has the right to access information that relates to their health since this could affect their other aspects of life. In any case, they may need to provide sufficient evidence that requires them to have such confidential documents as a procedure. Notwithstanding, it is evident that the regulations of the hospital should provide the data upon request although this should be after 48 hours (Skolnik, 2011). On this note, the release of information regulations indicates that the inquiry of information should be in accordance to priority and efficiency. For this reason, the patient should receive the general records of health information.
2. Sending documents
It is noted that there is a need to enhance privacy, confidentiality and …show more content…
Apparently, there are various aspects that should be considered. First, there is a need to decipher the information contained in the document such that they do not disclose additional information that may not be required (Skolnik, 2011). Additionally, it is stated that the physician may be required to attend the court summons at a stated time. In this case, the physician should only provide documents within the specified time frame and should not disclose the information before the stated time of appearance in court.
6. Subpoena
A subpoena provides the physician with unambiguous request of the documents that the court needs in a specific case (Roach & American Health Information Management Association, 2008). Ideally, the regulations of confidentiality of health information allow the law enforcement officers to inquire any piece of data from the practitioners. On this case, it is imperative to provide all the medical records for the admission of Mary Taylor on 3/2/12. However, no additional information besides the data collected on that date should be released.
7. Preparation of court appearance for