Availability and the effects of confidentiality measures in health records management to the healthcare delivery system (case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi) Department: Health Information Management By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7461 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractMaintaining confidentiality is vital for patient trust and effective healthcare. This study investigated the availability of confidentiality measures for managing patient health information and examined the effects of breaches. Using a descriptive design and simple random sampling, 86 medical records staff were surveyed out of 110 in a hospital. Over 90% affirmed confidentiality's importance in healthcare. Most (81%) confirmed the availability of confidentiality measures, chiefly comprehensive policies (35.5%) and secured systems for storing information. Breaches erode patient trust, impair care quality, and raise ethical issues, worsening with advancing technology enabling improper access. Adoption of robust confidentiality policies, staff training, patient consent protocols, secured records systems, and sanctions for violations are essential to protect sensitive personal information. Though claimed, confidentiality practices appear deficient. Doctors must strengthen safeguards and inform patients of parameters and risks in this technologically advancing era. As shown, medical confidentiality remains an ethical cornerstone diligent efforts are warranted so it is not mere aspiration but daily practice, improving delivery and outcomes. More research into confidentiality perceptions, practices and interventions can illuminate this vital dimension of 21st century healthcare. Keywords: Confidentiality availability measures effects breaches health records management healthcare delivery ethics policy technology patient trust...Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state