My question is In regards to using a personal health record. Please explain Why would you use a PHR, why others would use a PHR, what the privacy and security risks of using a PHR and and how you would propose to mitigate those risks? If able please explain in few paragraphs. This is all one question that I have to answer.
Ans:- PHR simply means PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD.
I would choose PHR as, it helps me to get Organized data of my health records. I will be mor aware towards my health.
The benefits of PHR-
It is generated by physicians ,patients ,pharmacies, hospitals but
most importantly controlled by patients.
A PHR includes lot of information like personal identification,
address,Heath insurance.
Security and privacy are two crucial parts in the PHR. Patient privacy maintains confidentiality and is only shares personal information with this who need it to provide or improve medical care.If it is used by other authority or any other research ,first informed consent is obtained.
Risks are such as Inadequate system design, Inadequate firewall
protection.
To mitigate those risks-
Increase in the education of patients ,
Adequate health IT interoperability,
Proper utilization of technology.
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