Chapter 4ConfidentialityP29
Chapter 4 Confidentiality P29
theHippocraticOathWhatI may see orhear inthe course ofthe treatment or even outside of thetreatment in regard to the life of men,which on noaccountone mustspreadabroad,I will keep to myself,holdingsuchthingsshamefultobe spokenabout
“What I may see or hear in the course of the treatment or even outside of the treatment in regard to the life of men, which on no account one must spread abroad, I will keep to myself, holding such things shameful to be spoken about.” the Hippocratic Oath
Medical information cannot be passed toanyone without the direct consent of thepatient.☆ Confidentiality also includes keeping apatient's medical information privateeven from his friends and family unlessthe patient expressly say it is okay torelease the information
Medical information cannot be passed to anyone without the direct consent of the patient. Confidentiality also includes keeping a patient's medical information private even from his friends and family unless the patient expressly say it is okay to release the information
CASE3.)While ata dinner withhis family,aphysician notices oneofhis colleagues sitting at a neighboring table.After exchangingpleasantries, he says,"Somebody just told me that you aretaking careofmydentist,Dr.Smith.Herreceptionistcalledandcancelledmyappointment last week, but did notgive areason.It must behealth related if she is seeing you.Hopefully,youcan help her."Which of the following is the most appropriateresponsebythephysician'scolleague?
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A. "No, she is not my patient. However, I did hear that she hastakensometimeofffromwork."B. "She is my patient, but I am unable to discuss her treatmentduetopatientconfidentiality."C."Yes, I've been seeing her, but let's keep that informationconfidential."D."Yes, she seems tobe gettingbetter each week and mayreturntoworksoon."E."I cannot verify whether she is or is not my patient