Summary Scenario: Research protocols sometimes collect sensitive data, and participants may be reluctant to provide sensitive data without assurances confidentiality will be addressed AHIMA Entry Level Competencies: . V.1 Apply legal processes impacting health information . V.2 Demonstrate compliance with external forces Instructions Examine whether the following situations require additional confidentiality safeguards 1. genetic information; 2. discussion of risky or illegal behaviors, 3. treatments for sexual diseases, and 4. psychological or psychiatric diagnoses. In your investigation consider risks to the patient involved in the study, what has been or will be disclosed? Why would patients withhold pertinent information? Determine how you would assure confidentiality and illustrate how you would protect the patient and their information. How will identifiable data be shared and what special protection will be employed to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Include case law that has enforced these patient populations. Requirements: 400 to 500 word paper, correct spelling and grammar, APA formatting (this includes title page, introduction, body - that answers the research, conclusion, and reference page. There must be at least two resources