Post a brief description of a medical social worker’s responsibilities
Social Work Discussion Question: Post a brief description of a medical social worker’s responsibilities, under HIPAA guidelines, that apply to the case you selected. Describe the rights of the person making the inquiry, and explain how you as a medical social worker should respond. Then, describe the rights of the patient and the actions you might consider to safeguard your patient’s information. Briefly describe your professional responsibilities to protect your patient.
Respond to the DQ using the scenario below. Provide in-text references. Use scholarly references.
Question Scenario:
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
The paper should be no more than four pages in leghth including a title page and reference page. This means two pages of content, which requires clear and focused writing. Avoid excessive use of quotations.
To submit your paper:
- Submit an electronic copy in the assignment drop box by the due date.
Evaluation Criteria for Paper
(10%) Resources used as rationale for approaches and as sources of content
_____ 5. (20%) write paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
_____ 5. (20%) Write the Paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
APA style