Managing Patient Consent, Confidentiality and Privacy with EHR
"In the past, the medical record was a paper repository of information that was reviewed or used for clinical, research, administrative, and financial purposes. It was severely limited in terms of accessibility, available to only one user at a time. The paper-based record was updated manually, resulting in delays for record completion that lasted anywhere from 1 to 6 months or more.
The physician was in control of the care and documentation processes and authorised the release of information. Patients rarely viewed their medical records.
Today, the primary purpose of the documentation remains the same—support of patient care. However along with many advancements that's been enabled by technology, come critical responsibilities in managing patient privacy within the electronic ecosystem."
Read our latest article to discover essential security measures and ethical practices needed to protect sensitive information.
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