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Discuss in 250 to 300 words the benefits and the concerns of
having medical information electronically stored in an Internet
database which does not limit the use of patient records to a doctor’s
office.
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Include your position for or against such a network.
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People are sometimes shocked to realize how much personal
data can be maintained in master patient indexes—such as marital
status and problematic payment histories or cancellations. People are
also surprised to realize how much medical information may be
shared—for example, a doctor you are visiting for pneumonia may see
that you are taking medications for mental illness.
Do you think the benefits of master patient indexes outweigh the
disadvantages, or have medical records gone too far in documenting
and sharing private information? Explain your reasons. Respond to
classmates by suggesting the kind of policy for master patient indexes
you feel would be appropriate for your concerns.
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Recall the difference between registers and registries. If you had
the authority, what policy would you put in place regarding the
availability of medical information for registers and registries?
Respond to classmates by noting whether their policies seem to expand