Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Department of Health informatics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Publications

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  Ethical Considerations in Health Informatics: Privacy, Consent and Data Ownership
  Author(s): Samuel Robert*
  
  Health informatics is a rapidly evolving field that leverages technology and data to improve healthcare outcomes and delivery. As the healthcare industry becomes increasingly data-driven, the ethical considerations surrounding health informatics have come to the forefront. This essay delves into three crucial ethical dimensions of health informatics: privacy, consent, and data ownership. We explore the significance of these considerations, the challenges they present, and the evolving landscape of ethical frameworks and regulations. Privacy is a fundamental ethical concern in health informatics. It encompasses the protection of an individual's personal information and their right to control who has access to their health data. The explosion of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), telemedicine, wearables, and health apps has raised concerns about the security and p.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2157-7420.2024.15.509

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