All tasks performed by Health Information Professionals are governed by laws.These laws can be state or federal.Before we become involved in these specific laws, explain what is meant by law and how laws affect how the HIM professional manages privacy and confidentiality.Do you think that the laws that affect Health Information and unduly strict or necessary?Please be as specific as possible.Use examples as appropriate

Considering your readings on Laws, Ethics and Morals as well as the AHIMA code of Ethics, how would you explain the differences to a colleague? Are the qualities of ethics and morals learned or innate? Give at least one specific example of how an HIM professional morals might conflict with ethics and/or the law. Consider using a real-life example.