Correct Answer:
Tenth principle.
him professionals follow the ahima code of ethics. this code of ethics has 13 principles. the first is advocate, uphold, and defend an individual's right to privacy, the second is put service and health of individuals before one's self interest, the third is preserve, protect and secure personal heath information in any form to the highest of standards, the fourth is refuse to participate in unethical practices and report those practices, the fifth is use technology, data, and information resources in the way they are intended to be used, the sixth is advocate for appropriate uses of information resources across the healthcare ecosystem, the seventh is recruit and mentor students, peers and colleagues to develop and strengthen professional workforce, the eighth is represent the profession to the public in a positive manner, the ninth is advance health information management knowledge and practice through continuing education, research, publications, and presentation, the tenth is perform honorably health information management association responsibilities, and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged information, the eleventh is state truthfully and accurately one's credentials, professional education, and experiences, the twelfth is facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in situations supporting ethical health information principles, and thirteenth is respect the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
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