In article <[log in to unmask]>, Mary Hawking
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>Which system are you using, and how many other systems have the same
>facility?
It's kind of like my mailer - I only use the best ;-)
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmeditel. (But dont 'spread' it around - think long and
hard and you might get the (weak) joke)
>Does your system have any decision support features (e.g. automatic
>prescribing alerts for allergies and medical conditions),
Yes.
> and if so, how
>does it handle information entered in a restricted note?
Interesting question - i dunno - I probably wouldnt enter a drug as
restricted cos this is unfair to other prescribers and probably
dangerous - although I admit this could compromise some of the benefits
of being able to hide notes. In fact i dont think it is possible to
hide a drug.
If a drug needs to be hiddent that much then I would probably hand write
it and record the drug in free text in a hidden note.
>Who else has access to your password ? systems managers? support?
Me, me and me. We have v strict security policy that the staff and docs
sign. Sackable offence to compromise passwords/access.
>
>I'd agree it's a way forward - but can it produce complete
>confidentiallity - especially in the light of the emphasis in HSC139 on
>sharing information - including sharing with social services?
It can go a long way although we can always think of ways that
confidentiality can be compromised - in all systems.
>
>Very worried,
I think you are right to be. By using a good clinical system I can add
an extra level of protection - but this is not bullet proof by any
means.
These new management structures that require the tapping of our data -
and the people in charge not necessarily being docs (Wales Wales Wales
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are an extreme threat to the sanctity of the GP consultation - we need
to be very careful on this one.
Cheers
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Jelly Bean
'Wales - where our representatives feel it is important
that we do not form the majority on LHGs (PCGs)'
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