Ethical and legal issues in the use of health information technology to improve patient safety.

Eta S Berner

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Ethical and legal issues in the use of health information technology to improve patient safety.

October 15, 2008

Berner ES. HEC Forum. 2008;20(3):243-58.

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This review explores the emerging privacy, security, and regulatory issues in using health information technology systems.

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