Question

Help is appreciated :)!!

Patient privacy is an important part of the healthcare system today. Why do you
think that is important? What could be the advantages and disadvantages of
using technology to save and share patient information? What problems could
arise if a patient's private records are shared inappropriately? Do you think
individual healthcare professionals should have consequences for sharing patient
information inappropriately? If so, what should be the consequences?

Answer 1

1. It is important because the patient will not want his personal details to be leaked to strangers.

2. Advantage is easy updating of info or filling up of forms, well there are other lots of advantages. The disadvantage is if it somehow gets leaked or someone has the hospital or clinic's database.

3. It could be used with malicious intent, or to threaten the patient with the shared record.

4. Yes, they need to be held responsible. Maybe removal of license is the worst, reducing the salary is the minimum.