Author Question: A woman would have grounds to seek a remedy (compensation) for a breach of confidentiality where: ... (Read 59 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A woman would have grounds to seek a remedy (compensation) for a breach of confidentiality where:

a. details of their pregnancy were provided to their relatives at their request.
b. their records were provided to a court of law following a subpoena.
c. details of their pregnancy were provided to the health department as required under health legislation.
d. their records were provided to the woman's employer at the employer's request.

Question 2

New Zealand has a no-fault liability scheme to compensate injured clients. Following an adverse event, women may seek redress:

a. by going directly to the healthcare provider or employer once it has been proved that the midwife has caused the harm.
b. by seeking punitive damages from the midwife's insurance company authority.
c. by suing the midwife for negligence.
d. once it has been proved beyond reasonable doubt that the midwife was negligent.