Title: Explain the legal and ethical significance of confidentiality in sports medicine.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (Condensed) (14062-IA) > Section: Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine

Explanation should include the influence of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on confidentiality issues related to sports medicine.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is HIPAA? What is the effect of HIPAA guidelines on confidentiality?
- What is FERPA? What is the effect of FERPA guidelines on confidentiality?
- What is the relationship of HIPAA and FERPA on different practice settings for the sports medicine professional?
- What is FOIA? What is the effect of FOIA guidelines on confidentiality?

Teacher Resources:

- FERPA, S. Department of Education
- FOIA, S. Department of Justice
- HIPAA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services