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Common Framework for Networked Personal Health Information: CP8- Consumer Obtainment and Control of Information
Publication Date: June 2008
Publisher(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation. Connecting for Health
Funder(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Funder(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Series: Common Framework for Networked Personal Health Information
Special Collection: John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Topic: Health (Health services administration)
Law and ethics (Health law)
Media, telecommunications, and information (Information policy)
Keywords: Information Policy; Health Information Technology; Personal Health Record (PHR)
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Covers several areas to facilitate the consumer's ability to electronically collect, store, and control copies of personal health information, including requesting data in an electronic format, allowing for proxy access to an account, requesting amendments, or disputing entries of data. Also covers appropriate retention of information in inactive accounts, and consumer requests to "delete" data and terminate their accounts.