Economics and hospital information systems.
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Hospital Administration↗
Biomedical subjects
K G van der Poel
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Protection of computerized medical data--a problem?
The rules of South African and international law and practice in respect of the medical practitioner's duty to preserve confidential information are briefly analysed and the consequences of breaches of this duty discussed. The impact of computer technology on medical practice and the attendant risks of 'information leaks' from medical data banks are reviewed. A call is made for a multidisciplinary approach to the problem of computerization and confidentiality involving the medical, legal and data-processing professions.
Codes of Ethics↗
The Hospital Information Planning Study at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town.
Information is an increasingly important resource in an academic hospital. Effective planning and control of this resource are essential in order to maximize its usefulness. The Hospital Information Planning Study (HIPS) undertaken at Groote Schuur Hospital, and based on the Business Systems Planning (BSP) methodology, is outlined, as are the results of the study. The recommendations arising from the study, which are of considerable significance to the hospital, are mentioned briefly.
Feasibility Studies↗