Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.You are a certified medical assistant (CMA) in Washington and join that state’s professional group. That group’s code of ethics says that CMAs must follow the patient confidentiality rules that are part of HIPAA. What is the most likely reason the professional group binds its members to follow these rules?
Answer
A
because the groups can be sued if members don’t follow them, not just because it is a legal requirement
B
because it is a legal requirement for CNAs to follow HIPAA, not just for them to join an organization
C
because HIPAA’s rules are important to the group’s professional standards, not just because it is a legal requirement
D
because HIPAA compliance is required by all professional medical groups, not just by CNAs
Explanation
A professional group’s code of ethics sets standards for how its members should behave in their work. By requiring members to follow HIPAA confidentiality rules, the group makes protecting patient information part of its professional standards, beyond simply acknowledging a legal obligation. Choice C expresses this reason.
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