Asked by Mitch Fenton on May 16, 2024

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Before a healthcare facility releases information to an insurance company,they need informed consent from the patient because of the patient's right to:

A) Justice
B) Fidelity
C) Privacy
D) Full disclosure

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily confirms their willingness to undergo a particular medical intervention, after being informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information and life away from public scrutiny and to control the distribution and use of that information.

Justice

entails the fair and equitable treatment of individuals in accordance with moral rightness and law.

  • Understand the significance of patient privacy and the requirements for informed consent in information disclosure.
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Phylicia TalbottMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Privacy means person has the right to determine and control the amount of information to reveal about himself or herself; confidentiality meansthe information that the person does reveal is respected and not revealed to others except as necessary as part of this professional relationship.