Overview

This course focuses on ensuring patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy in healthcare settings. Participants will explore confidentiality laws, data protection policies, and ethical guidelines governing patient information handling. The training covers HIPAA compliance, GDPR implications in healthcare, patient consent protocols, and medical record security best practices. Additionally, it highlights the role of patient advocates in ensuring fair treatment, informed decision-making, and conflict resolution in healthcare environments. Through practical exercises, participants will learn how to handle sensitive patient data, manage breaches, and balance legal and ethical responsibilities. This program is ideal for healthcare professionals, patient advocates, hospital administrators, and compliance officers.