Ethics of Privacy, Confidentiality & Medical Records

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Patient data privacy and access resources

AMA seeks to ensure that patients have meaningful controls over and a clear understanding of how their health information data is being used.

Ethics

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Oct 6, 2021 ·

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Must physicians disclose personal health information to patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics gives guidance to physicians on disclosing vaccination status.

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HIPAA

Mar 3, 2021 ·

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Common HIPAA violations physicians should guard against

Since 2003, these five violations of patient privacy have been catching the attention of federal regulators who have been keeping an eye on physicians.

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Ethics

May 18, 2020 ·

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COVID-19 contact tracing, isolation are key: How to do them ethically

Ethical questions surround these crucial public health measures. Opinions from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics provide clarity.

Ethics

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Apr 28, 2020 ·

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Ethical practice in isolation, quarantine & contact tracing

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance to help physicians strike the balance with patient's rights and privacy when dealing with contact tracing, isolation or quarantine.

Ethics

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Apr 13, 2020 ·

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Use of patient registries during public health emergencies

While patient information data can be useful during a pandemic, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidelines on protecting patient confidentiality.

Digital

Nov 14, 2019 ·

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Google-Ascension deal comes as concerns rise on use of health data

Patient privacy cannot be retrieved once it’s lost. Learn how the AMA has made protecting patient health data in the digital age a top priority.

Ethics

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Code of Medical Ethics: Privacy, confidentiality & medical records

Respecting patients’ privacy is crucial. Find out how patient confidentiality ethics build trust, foster thoughtful decision making and improve care.

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Ethics of Privacy, Confidentiality & Medical Records

Patient data privacy and access resources

Must physicians disclose personal health information to patients?

Common HIPAA violations physicians should guard against

COVID-19 contact tracing, isolation are key: How to do them ethically

Ethical practice in isolation, quarantine & contact tracing

Use of patient registries during public health emergencies

Google-Ascension deal comes as concerns rise on use of health data

Code of Medical Ethics: Privacy, confidentiality & medical records

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