2007-01-09 17:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by svj 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, as long as the information is encrypted. The government is mandating electronic medical records in the not too distant future.
2007-01-09 17:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently working with my local health authority implementing a new system that has electronic pt record. What we have been told is that this is perfectly fine and legal, but each "Electronic REcord" may only be accepted within our authority, as there are no international guidelines for these electronic records. If a pt were in need of bringing a copy of their record elsewhere, it may have to be dictated and typed and signed the old fashioned way to be taken as truth from the receiving doc. This is more of a concern for out of country patients, visiting here (Canada) and needing or wanting to bring a copy home for their doc.
2007-01-09 17:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by memyselfandI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you own a business I would usggest getting a pre-paid legal plan to help cover you butt in the event someone steals information that you are responsible.
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2007-01-13 12:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by mallicoatdd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋