LCR4802 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (657172) - DUE
18 October 2024
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, LCR4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (657172) - DUE 18 October 2024
Question 1 Complete Marked out of 10.00 QUIZ Which of
the following could justify the disclosure of information
regarding a patient's treatment in a hospital in terms of
the provisions of theNational Health Act 61 of 2003?
Select one or more: a. The patient's written consent b. A
statutory provision requiring disclosure c. A court order d.
The patient's oral consent e. A serious threat to public
health
In terms of the provisions of the National Health Act 61 of 2003, the disclosure of information
regarding a patient's treatment may be justified in certain circumstances. The following options
are relevant:
a. The patient's written consent: Disclosure is allowed with the patient's informed,
written consent.
b. A statutory provision requiring disclosure: If there is a legal requirement for
disclosure, such as a law or regulation, this justifies the release of information.
c. A court order: Disclosure may be mandated by a court order.
e. A serious threat to public health: Information may be disclosed if it is necessary to
prevent a serious threat to public health.
The patient's oral consent alone is generally not sufficient for disclosure under the National
Health Act, unless in specific circumstances where oral consent is legally recognized.
Thus, the correct answers are:
a. The patient's written consent
b. A statutory provision requiring disclosure
c. A court order
e. A serious threat to public health.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (657172) - DUE
18 October 2024
CONTACT:
, LCR4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (657172) - DUE 18 October 2024
Question 1 Complete Marked out of 10.00 QUIZ Which of
the following could justify the disclosure of information
regarding a patient's treatment in a hospital in terms of
the provisions of theNational Health Act 61 of 2003?
Select one or more: a. The patient's written consent b. A
statutory provision requiring disclosure c. A court order d.
The patient's oral consent e. A serious threat to public
health
In terms of the provisions of the National Health Act 61 of 2003, the disclosure of information
regarding a patient's treatment may be justified in certain circumstances. The following options
are relevant:
a. The patient's written consent: Disclosure is allowed with the patient's informed,
written consent.
b. A statutory provision requiring disclosure: If there is a legal requirement for
disclosure, such as a law or regulation, this justifies the release of information.
c. A court order: Disclosure may be mandated by a court order.
e. A serious threat to public health: Information may be disclosed if it is necessary to
prevent a serious threat to public health.
The patient's oral consent alone is generally not sufficient for disclosure under the National
Health Act, unless in specific circumstances where oral consent is legally recognized.
Thus, the correct answers are:
a. The patient's written consent
b. A statutory provision requiring disclosure
c. A court order
e. A serious threat to public health.
