What is the difference between patient confidentiality and HIPPA?
NUR3826 Ethical and Legal Aspect of Nursing Practice
Week 4 Discussion
Chapters 11-13
Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.
DQ-1 In reference to Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities, describe a situation where the patient went against the patients R&R, what was the outcome, and how could it have been prevented?
DQ-2 What is the difference between patient confidentiality and HIPPA?
DQ-3 Describe a situation where a patient’s competence is taken into consideration? Who makes the decision if a patient is competent or not?