Confidentiality and Privacy — Personal Health Information

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the confidentiality and privacy of personal health information as per the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Legislation that governs health care information privacy in Ontario.

Custodian

An organization that provides care within the health care continuum and is responsible for the management of personal health information.

Explicit Consent

Specific permission obtained from a client before disclosing personal health information.

Implied Consent

Assumed permission for sharing personal health information among health care team members to provide care.

Lockbox Provision

Client's right to instruct that a portion of their health information not be shared with other providers.

Personal Health Information

Any identifying information about clients in verbal, written, or electronic form related to their health.

Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QOCIPA)

Legislation that protects quality of care information from being used in litigation and promotes open discussion about care.

Substitute Decision-Maker

A person authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of a client who is unable to provide consent.

Disclosure

The act of making personal health information available to another custodian or person.

Professional Misconduct

Failing to protect client confidentiality and privacy as regulated by the Nursing Act.

Mixed Record

A record that contains both personal health information and other information that isn't classified as personal health information.

Knowledgeable Consent

Understanding and agreement by the client regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal health information.