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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Ethical and Legal Issues

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Which of the following constitutes a breech in confidentiality?
  1. Discussing a patient’s illness in an elevator with a physician
  2. Leaving patient information open on a computer screen
  3. Texting patient information to a coworker
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above

Discussing a patient’s illness in an elevator with a physician, leaving patient information open on a computer screen, and texting patient information to a coworker all constitute a breech in confidentiality and can have legal repercussions. It should always be kept in mind that the information belongs to the patient and, unless they have consented, it should not be shared.
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