Who should have access to sensitive medical information encountered during intake?

• A. All staff
• B. Authorized personnel only
• C. Public
• D. Family members

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is keeping medical information private and sharing it only with people who need it to help the patient. Sensitive data collected at intake should be accessible only to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to know in order to provide care or ensure safety. This protects the arrestee’s privacy, helps prevent misuse of information, and aligns with confidentiality rules.

If everyone had access, or if the public or family members could see it, private details could be exposed or misused, which could cause harm or stigma. Limiting access to authorized personnel ensures the minimum information necessary is used for proper assessment and treatment, upholding privacy and professional standards.