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HIM4660 Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics in Health Care

Week 3 Discussion

Verbal Consent

It is flu season and an OB patient who is due for delivery in eight weeks sees her physician for a routine check-up. During her visit, she announces, “Yes, I want to receive the flu vaccination.” The nurse proceeds to give her the vaccination.

How would you explain this type of consent? Is her consent legally binding and are there potential risks? Support your discussion with references.

Use APA formatting guidelines to properly cite any references used in your post.

Response Guidelines

Respond to at least one other learner. Explain which evidence you find strongest and weakest in their arguments.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Understand legal processes related to privacy and security in health care.

Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.

Describe requirements for the use of health information.

Apply the principles of effective composition.