In our scenario, If the medical assistant had given you a diagnosis of what was wrong with your cousin, of what would this have been a violation?
1. an ethical violation of the patient's right to privacy
2. an ethical violation, i. e., discrimination
3. a legal violation, i. e., an abuse of patient
4. a legal violation, that is, a violation of informed consent

1. an ethical violation of the patient's right to privacy

Explanation:

Disclosing a patient’s personal health information without authorization is an invasion of his right to privacy and confidentiality.

Any medical professional has to follow an ethical code that includes the protection of the right to privacy of any patient through the entire case discussion, consultation, examination, and treatment. Furthermore, they should all make sure their colleagues do likewise.

his week a heat wave will be hitting, and most of the country will be experiencing temperatures above average for july. due to humidity, the temperature outside can feel even warmer than it actually is. this adjusted temperature, often referred to as the “feels like” temperature is called the heat index. the chart shows the heat index, which is calculated based on temperature and relative humidity. use this chart to answer the following questions.