Author Question: The patient expresses concern about the confidentiality of his medical information since, so much of ... (Read 38 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The patient expresses concern about the confidentiality of his medical information since, so much of it gets faxed around nowadays. How should the nurse respond to this concern?

1. The hospital follows the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which identifies steps we must take to keep your information confidential.
2. Since computers have moved away from linear thinking to a greater systems approach, concerns about information confidentiality have decreased.
3. We use point-of care, a documentation system that will not allow your information to be shared.
4. This is a really big concern. You never know who could be reading those faxes that we send. There is no way to be sure that they are really going to the person they are sent to.

Question 2

The nursing student states, I use information and technology all the time to keep in touch with my friends and family. I didn't know it was used in healthcare, too.

Which statements, made by a fellow student, would explain the healthcare uses of information and technology? Select all that apply. 1. I read that information and technology have improved patient safety and quality of care.
2. The textbook says that information and technology have improved efficiency and effectiveness of interprofesssional practice.
3. The simulators we use in lab practice are a result of information and technology improvements.
4. Information and technology have allowed nurses better ability to connect emotionally with their patients.
5. The automated medication system we use in clinical is a result of advances in information and technology.

SomethingSomething · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This statement is correct and helps assure the patient that efforts to protect his confidentiality are being taken. It is the best response.
2. This is a confusing answer to patients and is not on point for the statement made.
3. This statement is not true and does not address the patient's real concern. It sounds like a statement that would be made to skirt the issue.
4. This statement may have some truth. It is not the best response to a patient who is already concerned about his confidentiality.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Advances in information and technology have improved patient safety and quality of care.
2. This is one of the seven issues reflecting the broad impact of technology in the healthcare environment.
3. Laboratory simulators have developed as a result of new technologies and use of information.
4. There is concern that use of technology may distance the nurse from the patient, interfering with the personal connectivity that has long been the domain of nursing.
5. Automated medication systems are another development that can be traced to technology and information.