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This esentially means that what you tell your physician is kept between the two of you. There are limits to this. If you tell your doctor (or your laywer or therapist for that matter) that you're going to go home and kill your spouse, they're required to inform the authorities.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is the legally protected information shared by a patient with his/her health care provider. This information is protected by law in most countries in sense of protecting the patient's privacy.
This information is also classified when a person is a participant in a trial.
Mental health doctor patient privilege is very important because it allows the patient to share anything about their personal life without it being on public records or it being of public knowledge.
Patient doctor privilege is waived when the patient is at risk or puts others at risk due to the illness/suffering/disorder they have.
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Dr Jones is sued for malpractice when called to give testimony at trial he will?
If the doctor's care for the patient is relevant to the malpractice suit, then the doctor may testify regarding his patient's care to the extent it is relevant and necessary to defend himself. The patient essentially waives the doctor/patient privilege when he sues his doctor
Do doctors have to disclose your diagnosis?
Doctor-Patient privilege. They can use your diagnosis for statistical purposes only but cannot disclose your name.
What is Required to relieve the intracranial pressure?
provide complete bed rest without toilet privilege, positioning, position patient in semi Fowler's position and giving Mannitol as prescribed by the doctor.
If you admit to your doctor or their staff that you purchased medications online through an illegal pharmacy are they required by US FDA to take any action against you?
No. If they are your doctor, that would fall under physician-patient privilege and they would be required to keep that confidential.
Is a physician assistant covered by doctor patient privilege?
Yes, almost all persons working in the medical field are under HIPAA confidentiality regulations. A breach of Patient confidentiality can result in enormous fines, jail time & almost Always the termination of there job.
What is patient self determination act?
The Patient Self-Determination Act is most closely relevant to which of the following? A. Medical record confidentiality B. Advanced directives C. Doctor-patient privilege D. Patient choice in managed care organizations 12. Managed care organizations emphasize drug treatment over counseling for children
What is the Patient Self-Determination Act?
The Patient Self-Determination Act is most closely relevant to which of the following? A. Medical record confidentiality B. Advanced directives C. Doctor-patient privilege D. Patient choice in managed care organizations 12. Managed care organizations emphasize drug treatment over counseling for children
What is the patient self determination act?
The Patient Self-Determination Act is most closely relevant to which of the following? A. Medical record confidentiality B. Advanced directives C. Doctor-patient privilege D. Patient choice in managed care organizations 12. Managed care organizations emphasize drug treatment over counseling for children
What does it mean when someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient?
When someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient, it usually means that you are the patient but you are trying to diagnosis your symptoms as if you were the doctor.
Can another doctor bill if that doctor did not see the patient?
i am sure it can't not if the doctor didn't see the patient
Can a doctor sued for malpractice reveal medical information about patient?
A doctor can be sued for breaking doctor/patient confidentiality.
What is a sentence patient?
The patient was waiting for the doctor to arrive. She was a patient person.
