The conundrum of patient records

Abstract

Examines issues and concerns surrounding the management of patient information in the form of health records, such as accessibility, privacy, security, confidentiality, ownership and eventual disposal. Discusses the effects of health reform on the management of patient information, especially regionalization in Saskatchewan, and advances in technology. Concludes that it is incumbent on health‐care professionals to show leadership and set guidelines since technology will outstrip legislation.

Citation

Lott, L.A. (1997), "The conundrum of patient records", Leadership in Health Services, Vol. 10 No. 2, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/13660759710171682