Protecting patient privacy is in vital in today society. One of the largest problems in the health care industry is patient privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules are the main Federal laws that protect your health information. The Privacy Rule gives you rights with respect to your health information. The Privacy Rule also sets limits on how your health information can be used and shared with others. The Security Rule sets rules for how your health information must be kept secure with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. ( ) Many different and potentially serious issues can arise from violating a patient’s privacy. The recent outbreak of Ebola has the country on edge. As health care officials struggle to contain the world’s biggest-ever Ebola outbreak, their efforts are being complicated by another problem protecting patient rights. The issue and its impact on the population is protecting the patient’s information, giving the patient that sense of peace.
The third American affected with Ebola was only know as “mystery patient” he elected to stay private for the safety of his family. December 8, 2014 the mystery patient came forward and explains to the NY times why he kept his name confidential. The day he arrived at the hospital Dr. Ian Crozier told his mother that he didn’t want his name to be release until after his death. Dr. Ian Crozier biggest fear was that the media would be camped out at his mother house. The focus wouldn’t be on his health, but more on his personal life. He just wanted the staff and Emory Hospital to focus on providing good healthcare.
The ethical and legal issues are working as a healthcare worker is your right to protect any patient’s information. HIPPA has a privacy rule that concerns health plans; the rule