Category: Health Law

Patient Rights and Privacy What are my basic rights as a patient? Patients have rights to informed consent, confidentiality, quality care, and the right to refuse treatment. What is informed consent? Informed consent means you should be given enough information about a procedure that is being proposed for you, including risks and alternatives, so you…

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1–10: Groundbreaking Cases Roe v. Wade (1973) Legalized abortion throughout the United States, establishing a woman’s right to privacy under the 14th Amendment. Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) Reaffirmed Roe v. Wade, adopting the “undue burden” test for abortion regulations. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) Reversed Roe v. Wade, returning abortion regulation to…

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30 Health Law FAQs Answered for Practitioners 1–10: Patient Rights and Privacy What is HIPAA, and why is it important? HIPAA protects patient health information and ensures confidentiality, while making necessary data sharing possible for treatment and billing. What is a HIPAA violation? Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI), whether intentional…

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1–5: Patient Rights and Privacy HIPAA Compliance Healthcare providers must protect patient data while managing cybersecurity risks and evolving digital threats. Patient Consent Issues arise when obtaining informed consent, especially in emergencies or with patients lacking decision-making capacity. Medical Record Access Balancing patient rights to access records with provider obligations to protect sensitive information. Read…

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