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This article presents the case of an HIV-positive patient who presented the treating physician, a psychiatrist, with an ethical dilemma. We provide the details of the case, identify the ethical issues it raises, and examine the ethical principles involved.
In this chapter, we will review some case studies and reflect on how to apply the concepts we learned in the first chapter to situations that could result in privacy breaches.
As mentioned above, this study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of cases involving ethical dilemmas—from China and the United States—to understand the importance of patient privacy and autonomy.
Ensuring the security, privacy, and protection of patients' healthcare data is critical for all healthcare personnel and institutions. This is truer than ever in this age of fast-evolving information technology.
Respecting patients’ confidentiality is an ethical and legal responsibility for health professionals and the cornerstone of care excellence. This study aims to assess health …
There are times when a doctor must, by law, disclose a patient’s information, as in the case of certain notifiable diseases and under terrorism legislation. In this case, the doctor is …
We present a case study that highlights the ethical concerns that arise when a patient who is employed by an academic medical center learns through a research invitational letter that her …
The study suggests that continuous improvement in privacy practices among healthcare providers, through ongoing training and comprehensive privacy frameworks, is vital …