Explain which laws and regulations apply to this situation. How would you interpret these laws and regulations when making a decision?

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In this situation, several laws and regulations apply. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 protects the privacy of patient health information, meaning that any use or disclosure of such information must be individually authorized by the patient unless otherwise required by law. Additionally, the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts requires that any decision made in regards to a patient’s care should be based on evidence-based practices and delivered with respect for autonomy.

When making decisions regarding a patient’s care, I would interpret these laws and regulations according to their intent: protecting patients’ rights while providing them with quality care based on best practices. This means ensuring that all decisions are made in accordance with HIPAA guidelines in order to protect the confidentiality of patient information while also utilizing evidence-based practices whenever possible to provide the most effective treatment plan for each individual patient.