HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Ethical Considerations in Health Information Management

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Ethical Considerations of Health Information Management

Introduction

The topuic under study relates to ethical considerations of healtyh information management. The topic is selected because of its importance and sensitivity. The major focus of this topic remains ethical considerations of Helath Information management. A basic requirement to encourage this debate is that those who participate in it, should have realistic information ethical concerns that are related to this area.

Ethics exists in a multitude of formats from the philosophical and abstract to the realm of applied contexts defined by statutes and codes. All forms vary in their situational importance and some present as contradictory to each other. Scholars and students often find that ethical studies within a particular field follow a similar developmental pattern of moving from concrete, or black and white, to a more fluid shades-of-gray model. Narrowing the focus to applied, organizational- level ethics in the health sector we find an emerging body of knowledge that is moving along this developmental continuum (AHIMA, 2004). To advance the reader's understanding of this important subject, this chapter discusses a variety of concepts to provide a foundational understanding of ethics assessment relevant to Health information management. The introduction of an empirically supported tool for assessing ethics in Health information management, and proposed future directions for this emerging field serve to accomplish this task.

Discussion

In the development of health information premature idealization must be avoided which is made to new developments and should be taken into risks. Similarly, we need to be cautious that health information help citizens to develop healthy habits and at the same time does not increase unnecessary medicalization of life. The complexity of the various factors that converge can have major impact on citizens. Without doubt, much responsible behavior and values inherent in the codes of conduct provided by both health professionals and journalists. Therefore, one should be aware that health information requires a specific ethical approach to make compatible choice to receive information with respect to the dignity of people. It necessary to promote the ethical considerations amongst the working group (AHIMA, 2008). The concerns shared by health professionals, managers and journalists working group, repeatedly suggests that there is a collaborative framework that allows considerations incorporated in codes of ethics of each group which can be taken into account in professional practices.

The Importance of Ethics to Health information management

Ethics plays an integral role in the viability of Health information management for multiple reasons. Health information management serve as stewards of public. This benefit comes in exchange for the work and services they provide to the societal common good. This typically includes the specialized needs of marginalized populations. Since the work of public scrutiny and often depends on the generosity of people to continue providing services, organizations have a vested interest in maintaining ethical organizations. Even the hint or perception of unethical behavior can destroy an entity as community members will typically not support the organization labeled as ...