Question

1. Because of the personal information contained in medical records, medical transcriptionists are responsible for reading their employer’s “__________ Policy” and signing a “__________ Statement” before beginning their duties.

Answer 1

A HIPAA Policy. This policy helps maintain the confidentiality of medical information about patients and all employees must read the policy when starting a position that deals with such sensitive information. They then must sign a Privacy or Confidentiality Statement to acknowledge that they have read the Policy and agree to adhere to it.