Joe researcher asks for access to patient records as part of a research project. What should the health information manager do?
A. Say yes-access for research is permitted.
B. Say no.
C. Tell Joe to submit his request to an institutional review board if he doesn't have authorizations from all of the patients.
D. Say yes if the project seems important.
I chose C, but i'm not sure, cant find the answer anywhere
I think the only ethical and legal answer is B.
C is correct.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:SonkntjIxRsJ:privacyruleandresearch.nih.gov/IRB_FAQ_08112003.rtf+instutional+review+board+privacy+records&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Bobpursley is right. I didn't research it -- but just assumed there was no access allowed.
The answer is c.
When faced with a scenario involving a request for access to patient records for a research project, the health information manager should follow certain steps to ensure compliance and protect patient privacy. Here's a breakdown of the options provided:
A. Say yes-access for research is permitted: This option is not recommended as simply granting access without proper authorization or review can potentially violate patient privacy laws.
B. Say no: While it may be tempting to outright deny the request, a health information manager should consider alternative courses of action rather than a blanket denial.
C. Tell Joe to submit his request to an institutional review board if he doesn't have authorizations from all of the patients: This option is the most appropriate course of action. The health information manager should inform Joe that if he does not have proper authorizations from all the patients involved, he needs to submit his request to an institutional review board (IRB). An IRB is responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals to ensure ethical compliance and protection of research subjects.
D. Say yes if the project seems important: Similar to option A, this option is not recommended as it lacks proper oversight and disregards patient privacy safeguards.
In summary, option C is the most appropriate response as it directs Joe to follow the necessary steps to obtain proper authorization and ethical approval through an institutional review board.