HealthDay (2008. Medical Blogs may threaten patient privacy.
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HealthDay (2008. Medical Blogs may threaten patient privacy. Retrieved on October 1, 2009 from http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/08/07/medical-blogs-may-threaten-patient-privacy.html
The title of the article I chose is Medical Blogs may Threaten Patient Privacy. This article from the U.S. News & World Report examined 271 medical blogs and determined that they could identify the author's of these blogs 56.8% of the time. The blogs had not only medical information about patients but personal photos and details of patients. Sponsors and advertisements for medical equipment were displayed on the website. The author explains the importance of providing information to the public, but eithics should be part of this process. Blogging is new and guidelines and standards have not been set by professional organizations and until this happens patient identifiable information will remain on the net.
HealthDay (2008. Medical Blogs may threaten patient privacy. Retrieved on October 1, 2009 from http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/08/07/medical-blogs-may-threaten-patient-privacy.html
The title of the article I chose is Medical Blogs may Threaten Patient Privacy. This article from the U.S. News & World Report examined 271 medical blogs and determined that they could identify the author's of these blogs 56.8% of the time. The blogs had not only medical information about patients but personal photos and details of patients. Sponsors and advertisements for medical equipment were displayed on the website. The author explains the importance of providing information to the public, but eithics should be part of this process. Blogging is new and guidelines and standards have not been set by professional organizations and until this happens patient identifiable information will remain on the net.
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