Overview
Personal Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare that encompasses any data related to an individual's health that can identify them. Understanding PHI is essential for healthcare providers, patients, and anyone involved in health information management. The protection of PHI is g...
Key Terms
Example: Medical records, health insurance information.
Example: HIPAA requires healthcare providers to secure patient data.
Example: Doctors must keep patient conversations private.
Example: A hacker accessing a hospital's patient database.
Example: EHRs can be shared across different healthcare settings.
Example: Consulting a doctor via video call.
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Key Concepts
ConfidentialityData SecurityHIPAAPatient Rights