Protecting Data Privacy in Health Services Research
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2001-01-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309071871 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309071879 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book Protecting Data Privacy in Health Services Research written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-01-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for quality improvement and for cost saving are driving both individual choices and health system dynamics. The health services research that we need to support informed choices depends on access to data, but at the same time, individual privacy and patient-health care provider confidentiality must be protected.