Review of Personal Health Information and Confidentiality

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the confidentiality and privacy of personal health information as outlined in PHIPA.

The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) was established in __, to define clients’ rights to control their personal health information.

2004

Under PHIPA, clients have the right to __, refuse, or withdraw consent regarding their personal health information.

give

Implied consent is assumed for __ with the health care team when providing care to clients.

sharing PHI

Express consent is required for disclosures __ of the health care team.

outside

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ensures health information custodians comply with __.

PHIPA

The 'lockbox provision' allows clients to restrict access to specific __.

information

Under PHIPA, snooping into a patient's health records without authorization is considered a __.

breach

Following the Rob Ford case, PHIPA amendments included mandatory reporting of privacy __.

breaches

Nurses must protect client confidentiality and only __ necessary information for care.

collect

Electronic charting systems should be __ and locked when not in use to protect PHI.

password protected

Occupational Health Nurses should limit disclosures to __ necessary for the situation.

the minimum

Unauthorized disclosure of PHI can result in civil action and __ complaints.

regulatory

Mandatory disclosure includes known or suspected cases of __ abuse.

child

The PHIPA gives the Information and Privacy Commissioner greater authority to order __ compliance.

order