Rorisang Kgosana reports that in Zambia, patients do have some expectation of privacy even in public places. That position, of course, is different than what happens here in the U.S., where although it may be tasteless at times, there is no bar to filming an accident scene or victim with your smartphone if it’s in…
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AU: Coalition to trial opt-out rather than opt-in electronic health records
Australian Associated Press reports: The Coalition government plans to trial electronic health records that will be available to all in the trial area, not just those who opt in. A review of the former Labor government’s personally controlled electronic health record system, released last year, found problems with its opt-in nature, limited range of clinical information and…
When Students Become Patients, Privacy Suffers
Charles Ornstein reports: During her senior year at Yale University, Andrea faced spiraling depression and anxiety. She sought treatment at the campus health center, where she received medication and therapy. By the final week of classes, though, her struggles had grown more intense. Andrea was drinking heavily and contemplating suicide. She was hospitalized against her…
The Price of a ‘Free’ Copay Card? Privacy
Whoa. Ignoring all advice not to collect more personal information than you legitimately need for the stated purpose, Amgen tries to gobble up tons of protected health information that it will disclose to unspecified third parties for a decade…. as the price of them giving you a copay card to help you pay for their…