Privacy, Confidentiality and Security

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This paper defines privacy, confidentiality and security. It distinguishes between the contrast and similarities of privacy, confidentiality and security. The paper specifically focuses on the importance of privacy, confidentiality and security in maintaining medical records and other private and confidential information.

From the Paper:

"In conclusion, confidentiality must be protected for patients accessing their medical records online via the internet. HIPAA requires standards for the development and implementation of security and privacy. Security is important to protect the privacy of the patient's medical records. Patients accessing their medical records via the internet should us a method of encryption to protect confidentiality. The patients should have a password and user identification to log into the computer system. The patient should only give the internet identification and password codes to their healthcare power of attorney or person acting on their behalf."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Masys, D., baker, D,. Butros, A., & Cowles, K (2002). Giving Patients Access to their Medical Records via the Internet. Retrieved Oct. 29, 2007 from American Medical informatics AssociationWebSite:http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fegi?tool=pubmed&pubme ddid=11861633.
• Privacy, Security and Confidentiality: Retrieved from; http://www/hhs.gov/ocr/hippa
• United States Department of health and Human services, 2002: Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of America; hhs.gov retrieved on Oct. 29. 2007.

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