Year 12 Health and Social Care Unit 1 - 1.1.3 Adolescence

CPLEE - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of individuals' medical records and health information. It sets national standards for the handling of protected health information (PHI) by healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities.

CPLEE - CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting

The California Welfare and Institutions Code (Sections 15610, 15630–15634) mandates that certain professionals, including psychologists, report known or reasonably suspected abuse of elders or dependent adults. This includes physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, or isolation.

CPLEE - CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Involuntary Confinement

Under California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 5150 and 5585, if a person, due to a mental disorder, poses a danger to themselves or others, or is gravely disabled, designated professionals or peace officers can involuntarily detain them for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment in a certified facility.

CPLEE - CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Treatment Records

California law mandates that a full set of treatment records must be kept for at least 7 years after the completion of treatment. This requirement ensures that records are available for future reference, legal purposes, or continuity of care if needed.

CPLEE - CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Treatment of Minors

Minors are generally not able to legally consent to treatment on their own because they are considered legally incapable of making fully informed decisions. Instead, consent is typically required from a parent or legal guardian, except in certain situations where minors have specific rights to consent (e.g., for certain medical or mental health services).

CPLEE - CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Privacy and Confidentiality

Privacy is the fundamental right that protects individuals from unwarranted intrusion by others, especially the government, into their personal lives. This right is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, the California Constitution, and the California Civil Code, guiding ethical clinical practice regarding confidentiality and respect for client autonomy.