Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question
During a patient handoff in the helicopter, a bystander asks the nurse about the patient's condition. Which legal principle ensures the nurse must keep this information confidential?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates the confidentiality of patients' medical information. Nurses must not disclose patient information to unauthorized individuals to protect the patient's privacy rights. EMTALA regulates treatment and transfer of patients in emergency settings, but it does not cover confidentiality in this context. Informed consent pertains to obtaining permission from the patient before performing medical procedures, and mandatory reporting involves reporting specific conditions to authorities, which is not relevant in this scenario.
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General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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