Chapter 5 Rev 9-19-25

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False

Abused person may have withdrawn behavior

Unexplained bruises, fracture (broken bones), burns or injuries may be signs of abuse

Abused person may switch doctors frequently.

Abused person may be anxious to please the abuser

Abuse does not have to be reported in all states.

It may be threatening, manipulative, aggressive or violent behavior to maintain power or control over another person.

Neglect such as poor person hygiene is NOT considered abuse.

Abuse may be Domestic, Child , or Elder

Patients may experience abuse before they enter a healthcare facility.

mentally competent person in a wheelchair

mentally incompetent persons

By requiring passwords to access specific information on records.

By encouraging healthcare workers to stay signed in if they are only away from the computer for a few minutes.

By using codes to prevent access to certain information.

By constantly monitoring and evaluating computer use.

By limiting personnel who have access to such records.

the patient

the healthcare provider

the patient and their family

All of these are acceptable

Gun shot wounds (GSW)

drug abuse

pregnancy

births

May be released to all family members including the patient's spouse. with patient's verbal consent.

Comprise all information given to health care personnel by a patient.

Are an important aspect of legal responsibility.

By law, this information must be kept confidential and shared only with other members of the patient’s health care team.

sexually transmitted diseases

communicable diseases

Violent crimes requiring police involvement

deaths

All of these

Information in patient records can NOT be released to other health care facilities without the patient’s written consent.

erasing is allowed in the medical record when items need to be corrected.

records can be used as legal records in a court of law.

the patient has a right to obtain a copy of any information in the record

are also considered privileged communications

Provide information in preparing advance directives

Document any advance directives on the patient’s record.

Affirm that there will be no discrimination or effect on care because of advance directives

Inform adults over 50, both orally and in writing, of their right under state law to make decisions concerning medical care,

Provide assistance in preparing advance directives