Ethical challenges in the management of health information

• Other Authors: Harman, Laurinda B. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Maryland Aspen Publishers 2001
• Subjects: Ethics, Professional; Medical Records > standards; Forms and Records Control > standards; Information Management > Standards
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 387 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780834212299; 0834212293

Ethical Challenges in the Management of Health Information is the first book that provides comprehensive evaluation and guidance on the ethical issues emerging as a result of technological advances in health information management. It provides a framework to guide individuals in deciding the best course of action for ethical dilemmas in health information management. Attorneys, ethicists, clinicians, physicians, and health information management professionals and academics contributing to the book will explore issues such as data storage, telemedicine and genetic testing. Real-world scenarios are included in all chapters to provide the reader with an opportunity to evaluate and resolve ethical questions. Appendixes with suggested policies and procedures are provided