Which action best protects a patient’s confidentiality when using a computerised health record?
Correct answer: C. Use personal login details and log out after use
- A. Share the password with the ward team
- B. Leave the record open for quick access
- C. Use personal login details and log out after use
- D. Discuss the diagnosis near visitors at the desk
Explanation
Each staff member should use individual login credentials and log out when finished, which supports confidentiality and an audit trail. Shared passwords and unattended open records allow unauthorised access.
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Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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