Medical privacy
Medical Privacy
Medical privacy (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈpraɪvəsi/) is a subset of health privacy, which is a fundamental aspect of information privacy. It refers to the privacy of an individual's medical information.
Etymology
The term "medical privacy" is derived from the Latin words "medicus" meaning "pertaining to physicians" and "privatus" meaning "private". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the confidentiality of medical records.
Definition
Medical privacy is the practice of maintaining the security and confidentiality of patient records. It involves both the conversation between a patient and their healthcare provider and the security of medical records. The challenge in the digital age is to maintain the privacy of patient information while still allowing for the efficient exchange of medical information to provide high-quality healthcare.
Related Terms
- Health Information Privacy: This is a broader term that encompasses medical privacy. It refers to the right of individuals to control who can access their personal health information.
- Patient Confidentiality: This is a related concept that refers to the duty of healthcare providers to keep a patient's personal health information private unless consent is provided.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): This is a U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information.
- Electronic Health Records (EHRs): These are digital versions of patients' paper charts. They are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): This is any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical privacy
- Wikipedia's article - Medical privacy
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