That the medical proffesionals and probably others will be able to access.
2007-03-15 21:15:36 · 13 answers · asked by dockypunk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The advantages of a centralised patient database are very obvious, so I wouldn't have any problem with this as long as my records were only accessible when they were actually necessary, for example by my entering a PIN or password at the GP's surgery, or being accessed only by a consultant or higher in an emergency. I would also want access to check no incorrect information has been entered. The NHS Spine doesn't have any such safeguards that I'm aware of so anyone with access to an NHS terminal could in theory look up my records, which I wouldn't be too happy about.
2007-03-16 02:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure about this. I would like to know what is on my own medical record first. This sounds strange but I have had some memory loss as I was abused badly as a child & it seems I have blocked lots of events out. I believe I may have been admitted to a psychiatric hospital at some stage around the age of 12 but it is all a bit vague. I'm not too sure I'd want that information on a mainframe computer when I can't even remember it myself. Having recently returned to the UK after having lived abroad for many years I registered with a local GP. I was quite worried about what my medical records will say when the secretary in the surgery said they could be easily traced. Quite honestly I was hoping they couldn't trace them! I know mine is a bit of a strange situation, but there are probably all sorts of other reasons why people wouldn't be happy with this system.
2007-03-16 10:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea, and very useful for when you move house and hence GP. I trust the medical profession (doctors, nurses and admin) of this country to treat these records with the confidentiality that they deserve.
2007-03-16 04:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by ben 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with it 100%
Ive had my medical records lost twice, having them sent from mt GP to the hospital.
Also, my GP told me that only medical professionals can see the records, not the witches on reception or their secretaries. This is the law.
2007-03-16 04:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by mrssandii1982 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are and they do.It is personal. And can only be viewed by others with your consent, But i would say that if you are in a coma and not able to give consent your direct Doctor should have the privilege to give out your records to other doctors to help you.
2007-03-16 04:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by (",) JJ (,") 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want an implant to store my medical and financial and social and criminal and employment and religious and military and voting records. Oh and my shopping records, too.
2007-03-16 04:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by voodooprankster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not bothered who sees my record, and i can see that it could make treatment quicker if all records can be accessed anywhere
2007-03-16 05:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by ringo711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont like it...I know the insurance companies and doctor's office will love it. I think its too easy for it's privacy to be invaded.
2007-03-16 13:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by InquisitiveMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the modern world. We don't even use film to do x-ray imaging anymore. That's all completely digital and goes on a "mainframe" as well.
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night shift x-ray tech
2007-03-16 04:18:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything else about you is on a pc, why not your medical records too?
2007-03-16 04:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋