Question

In a cohort study of the effects of opiate use on pregnancy outcomes, it is a good idea to collect the outcome data from mothers who used opiates from personal interviews since they are hard to reach after leaving the hospital and collect the outcome data from mothers who did not use opiates by telephone since they are easier to reach after leaving the hospital.

True or False?

Answer 1

The correct answer is False

The data to be collected for a cohort study of the effects of opiate use on pregnancy outcomes has to be collected by who willing agree to participate in the survey study. The data derived from other sources without the consent is a gross violation of the individual privacy and HIPAA laws of confidentiality of the medical records, Also, taking the data or outcome data from mothers who did not use opiates by telephone since they are easier to reach after leaving the hospital would defeat the purpose of the study as focus group would not satisfy due to absence of opioid history and would be considered as abusive by mothers who did not use opiates. hence proper consenting is required and HIPAA od privacy and confidentiality are to be implemented.