#1
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do good and promote the well-being of patients?
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Justice
#2
In Health Information Management, what is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To increase healthcare costs
To ensure universal healthcare coverage
To protect patient privacy and security of health information
To limit access to healthcare services
#3
What is the role of the Health Information Management (HIM) professional in ensuring ethical data stewardship?
To exploit patient information for personal gain
To prioritize organizational interests over patient rights
To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of health information
To sell patient data to third-party vendors
#4
Why is it crucial for Health Information Management professionals to stay updated on legal and regulatory changes in healthcare?
To ignore legal requirements and prioritize personal preferences
To exploit legal loopholes for financial gains
To ensure compliance and protect patient rights
To limit access to healthcare information
#5
Why is the concept of 'professional integrity' crucial in Health Information Management?
To encourage unethical behavior among professionals
To prioritize personal interests over professional obligations
To maintain trust, honesty, and ethical conduct in the profession
To undermine the credibility of the profession
#6
What is the primary goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in health information management?
To increase healthcare costs
To ensure the privacy and security of health information
To limit patient access to their records
To promote medical errors
#7
In health information management, what does the term 'confidentiality' refer to?
Sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals
Keeping patient information private and protected
Deleting patient records
Using patient information for personal gain
#8
What is the role of an ethics committee in health information management?
To increase healthcare costs
To provide medical treatment
To address ethical issues and dilemmas
To enforce legal regulations
#9
What does the term 'data integrity' refer to in the context of Health Information Management?
Ensuring data is only accessible to authorized individuals
Maintaining the accuracy and reliability of data
Limiting the use of data for research purposes
Deleting outdated patient records
#10
Why is it important to establish and enforce ethical standards in Health Information Management?
To increase healthcare costs
To prioritize profit over patient care
To ensure the proper handling of sensitive health information
To limit access to healthcare services
#11
Which of the following is an example of a breach of ethical principles in health information management?
Ensuring patient confidentiality
Providing accurate and complete health records
Unauthorized access to patient records
Promoting patient autonomy
#12
What role does 'informed consent' play in the ethical management of health information?
Ensuring patients are unaware of how their information is used
Obtaining permission from patients before using or disclosing their information
Limiting patients' access to their own health records
Promoting non-disclosure of information to patients
#13
How does the principle of 'confidentiality' differ from 'privacy' in Health Information Management?
They are synonymous and can be used interchangeably
Privacy focuses on the right to control personal information, while confidentiality concerns the obligation to protect information
Confidentiality only applies to healthcare professionals
Privacy is not a concern in Health Information Management
#14
What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for Health Information Management Professionals?
To promote unethical practices in healthcare
To limit access to health information
To guide professionals in maintaining ethical standards
To exploit patient information for financial gain
#15
How can Health Information Management professionals address cultural competence in their ethical practices?
By disregarding diverse perspectives in healthcare
By recognizing and respecting diverse cultural beliefs and practices
By imposing one-size-fits-all policies
By excluding cultural considerations in decision-making