Conversation of Medical Records From Paper to a Database
records, many heath care authorities and organizations are discussing the
conversion of medical records from paper to an integrated online database.
However, making these records available in a database, and on networks or smart
cards, may allow unauthorized people to view private data.
Protecting privacy
completely may cost too much money. It may also make authorized access to information
slow or too difficult.
What policies and
measures could health care administrators use to ensure security of the system
and applications and privacy of patients’ information and records? Discuss.
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