The test for sharing without consent is, I believe, 'need to know' and even
then it is for the patient to make the ultimate decision. Electronically
stored data should only be accessible if the user can be identified as
authorised to access that data because of 'need to know' or 'permission to
access'. Those who have been involved in the NHS projects might be able to
update us on how this is to be handled but it is not that simple.
Trevor Tickner
Norwich
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Subject: Copy reports to other clinicians
Are we not aiming at shared patient care? If GPs and Consultants have
electronic access to patient records, should they not be able to view all
laboratory work carried out on "their" patient? This would greatly reduce
the need for copies of reports. There could be still a requirement for those
attending outside of the local area. However, the "informed Consent" aspect
has been raised. it has been assumed that such information can be shared in
the interst of the medical care of the patient. How many hospitals inform
their patient that their laboratory results are shared amongst a number of
health professionals involved in their care?
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