Patient Education Brochure Patient Privacy and Electronic

Patient Education Brochure

Patient Privacy and Electronic Medical Records:

Patient Privacy and Electron Medical Records:

Patient Education Brochure

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With the implementation of computer-based medical records systems in private offices, physicians have the capacity to maintain clear, organized, and accurate patient records, with pivotal information available with the simple click of a mouse. These systems eliminate the need for bulky paper filing systems that take significant time to sort through and pose the risk of disorganization or accidental loss or misplacement of files. As a patient, you may wonder, "Is my privacy still secure with these systems?" which is a question that merits a definitive response. We assure you -- yes your personal information is not only secure, but now more accurate than ever. As you'll see, the benefits of such systems far outweigh the drawbacks, and we can prove it.

Electronic medical records have not only become a preferred method of filing, but have become a national goal as a way to replace what Congress calls, "the highly-fragmented and inefficient paper system used in most medical settings today" (Healy, 2009, p.1).

In fact, the recent economic stimulus package has assigned billions of dollars to this effort (Healy, 2009, p.1).

HIPAA Guideline Compliance and Your Privacy

Staying HIPAA compliant helps healthcare providers build patient loyalty and reduce legal issues.

HIPAA requires routine audits of a clinic's security hardware including walls, doors, locks, and electronic security passwords (Wood, 2009, p.1).

Electronic Safeguards

Access control, data encryption, data decryption, audit controls, data integrity maintenance, person or entity authentication, transmission security, document-level protection, compliance with office standard procedures

Benefits Within the Private Practice

In order to gauge the benefits, take a look at the outcomes reported from various doctors across the country.