Difference between revisions of "Privacy"

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Privacy: The right of an individual to keep information about herself or himself from other
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;Privacy:
Privacy: Protection of an individual identifiable health information from unauthorized users, but balanced to permit disclosure for patient care, public health and public security.
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: The right or desire of an individual to keep information about herself or himself from others, either individuals or organizations.
 
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The privacy of health information is managed by keeping information
Ability and right of an individual to decide who has access to their information and to
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*[[confidential_information|Confidential]] and restricted to only approved personnel for approved reasons
determine the circumstances under which the information can, or should be released.
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*Secure with policies, procedures, mechanisms, tools, technologies, and accountability methods

Revision as of 02:42, 4 April 2011

Privacy
The right or desire of an individual to keep information about herself or himself from others, either individuals or organizations.

The privacy of health information is managed by keeping information

  • Confidential and restricted to only approved personnel for approved reasons
  • Secure with policies, procedures, mechanisms, tools, technologies, and accountability methods