If a patient has been given the opportunity but has chosen not to restrict their information, what kinds of condition information may be disclosed?
If HIPAA privacy standards are met, general-condition information may be provided that does not communicate specific information about the individual. BayCare Health System adheres to The American Hospital Association’s recommendations for the following one-word descriptions of a patient’s condition: Undetermined: Patient awaiting physician and assessment. Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent. Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable. Serious: Vitals signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable. Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable. Treated and Released: Patient received treatment but was not admitted. Treated and Transferred: Received treatment. Transferred to a different facility.
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