Medical Privacy and Your Information
IFSM 304

Abstract

With the increasing amount of personal data which is being compiled on the Internet and specifically medical information we must look at the ethical dilemma of who has access to our data. Not only general demographic data such as full name, home address, phone number and date of birth but also extremely sensitive medical information such as diagnosis, and medication prescribed. Even though the convenience of digital records accessible to care providers via the web can expedite service, security and privacy have to be considered and maintained.

Ethical dilemma: Medical Privacy and Your Information | Stakeholders | Veracity | Confidentiality | Autonomy | 1: Individual | Individual must ensure truthfulness and accuracy in providing any information to medical personnel. | Individuals must the right for privacy of all medical information . | The individual patient must ensure their right to make any decisions in dealing with their treatment and how their personal information is handled. | 2: Medical Personnel | Have the responsibility to provide truthful information concerning a patient’s diagnosis and treatment. | Responsible to maintain the personal privacy of all patients’ information. | Have the responsibility to make appropriate decisions when dealing with patient data. | 3:Website/Cloud Administration | Must maintain the appropriate level of ethical and legal obligations and ensure all site users are aware; also ensure that accurate medical reports are provided to the individual patients. | Websites and cloud providers must verify the security and privacy of all medical data on their site. The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, Title II) require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt