»Conclusion«
We hope that this module has been helpful in increasing your appreciation, understanding, and ability to recognize and manage the privacy and confidentiality issues that arise in research. Although viewing this Web-based educational program is neither a substitute for reading the full text of the HIPAA Privacy Rule nor a substitute for legal advice, we have provided you with a strong foundation and overview of the many challenging and contentious issues that those involved in the research process confront.
You should take a moment to review the Learning Objectives for this module and consider returning to the Foundation Text of the module to cover any information that you may have missed or desire to review. We also suggest you return to review the video commentary to reexamine our experts’ first-hand knowledge of the topic.
We have again provided the Challenge Questions; now that you are armed with the knowledge you have acquired, hopefully you will want to test yourself again.
Remember, protecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality are now more complex and challenging than ever. The research participants who share their intimate information with you depend on your commitment, concern, and enduring vigilance.
We thank you for your interest and your attention.
