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Essay Questions Instructions: Prepare your responses to the essay questions below

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Instructions: Prepare your responses to the essay questions below. Review the questions carefully and verify that you have answered all portions of the question. It would be advisable to use paragraphs to distinguish the different portions of your response. Review your work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and clarity. This is worth four (4) points/ question.

1. Evaluate and explain the legal concept of “duty to warn” in your own words. What was the key case that first cited this concept? How does this impact the provider as it relates to the disclosure of patient information? Is patient information protected by HIPAA in this circumstance? Explain why or why not. (Blooms 5)

What is the role of the health record in risk management programs? Analyze how might the record be used? What might an HIM professional do to maintain the integrity of the record when there is a possibility of litigation? (Blooms 4)