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Legal challenges created by computerized medical records.

Authors :
Byars WB
Source :
Topics in health information management [Top Health Inf Manage] 1996 May; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 61-5.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

The article discusses protection of a patient's right of confidentiality, addresses some of the legal issues raised by computerized medical records, and provides some suggestions for securing the confidentiality and integrity of such records. Methods to ensure the admissibility of computerized medical records are suggested.

Subjects

Subjects :
Liability, Legal
Patient Advocacy legislation & jurisprudence
United States
Computer Security legislation & jurisprudence
Confidentiality legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Records Systems, Computerized legislation & jurisprudence

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1065-0989
Volume :
16
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Topics in health information management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10157663

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