Outline steps for mitigating the impact on affected patient

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A medical coder accidentally sends a patient's medical records to the wrong recipient via email. The recipient is not authorized to access the patient's health information. Action: Analyze the potential consequences of this breach of patient confidentiality. Discuss the legal and ethical implications for the healthcare organization and the individuals involved. Identify strategies to prevent similar breaches in the future and outline steps for mitigating the impact on the affected patient.

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