Have the principles of ethical practice been a cornerstone for the HIT profession? How or how not?

Have the principles of ethical practice been a cornerstone for the HIT profession? How or how not?

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Principles of Ethics (graded)

Have the principles of ethical practice been a cornerstone for the HIT profession? How or how not?

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HIPAA (graded)

    Compare and contrast privacy, confidentiality, and security as addressed by HIPAA. Illustrate with examples.