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Name ___Megan McCubbin ________________ HIIT 140 Health Law and Information Governance Module 2 Assignment : Chapters 5-7 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management Points : 25 After completing the reading for Module 2, provide a detailed response to each question below. Key your responses directly below the question. Save the document as Last Name Mod2Assn . Submit the assignment using the assignment submission link. 1. State what is meant by the phrase “code of ethics.” A “code of ethics” is a set of principles or guidelines that outline the expected behaviors, values, and standards of conduct for individuals or members of a particular profession, organization, or group. These codes serve as the framework for ethical decision-making and behavior within the context of that specific entity. 2. How can one distinguish between legal and ethical issues? Legal issues refer to matters that are governed by the law. They involve actions that are either permitted or prohibited by statutory or case law. Whereas ethical issues pertain to matters of right and wrong conduct, often guided by moral principles and values. These issues are not always explicitly addressed by the law. Legal issues are enforced through the legal system while ethical issues may be enforced through social consequences such as reputational damage. 3. What are the most frequent ethical challenges in health information management? The most frequent ethical challenges in the HIM profession include privacy and confidentiality, data security and breaches, data accuracy and integrity, and ethical use of technology. Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality is paramount in health information management. Ethical challenges may arise in ensuring patient data is appropriately protected from unauthorized access or disclosure, both within healthcare organizations and in electronic health records. Healthcare organizations must implement robust security measures to safeguard patient information from cyber-attacks, unauthorized access, and data breaches which could compromise patient privacy and trust. Maintaining the quality and reliability of health data, addressing errors or discrepancies, and preventing the dissemination of false or misleading information. Leveraging technology in health information management such as AI and big data analytics, raises ethical considerations regarding data privacy, consent, transparency and accountability. Healthcare professionals and organizations must ensure the responsible and ethical use of technology to promote patient welfare and trust. 4. Name the ethical concepts at issue concerning the access of minors to contraception. The question of whether minors should have access to contraception involves considerations of their autonomy to make informed choices about their sexual health and use of contraception. As for the best interest standard, balancing minors’ autonomy with parental involvement and guidance can be ethically complex. Beneficence entails promoting the well-being of individuals, by providing minors with access to contraception it can be seen as a way to protect their health by preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing the risk of STIs. Non-maleficence could be argued that denying minors access to contraception could potentially harm them by increasing the risk of unintended pregnancies, STIs, and associated negative health outcomes. Access to contraception intersects with issues of justice, as disparities in access and availability may disproportionately affect marginalized or

vulnerable populations. Ethical considerations include respecting minors’ rights while also considering situations where disclosure may be necessary for their safety or well-being. 5. What does the term advance directives mean? Provide example. Advance directives are written instructions recognized under state law that relate to the kind of health care the patient wishes to have or not when he or she becomes incapacitated. An example of an advance directive would be a health care durable power of attorney. This document would allow an individual to name another person to exercise health-related decisions on their behalf in the event that the individual is incapacitated or unable to make decisions.

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