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HITECH/HIPPA - MT4years

Posted: Nov 14, 2009

A few days ago the MTSO I work for informed us that it was even more important for us to be sure that the patient information in the demographics be accurate. They went on to say that if an error was made, the patient would now be informed of this.

While I totally agree that at all times patient information, inculding DOB, MR number and other very important data be perfect every time, I can't help but wonder that if patients will be informed when this information is in error, will they also be informed that their pertinent personal information that we take such care to ensure is accurate, may also be going off shore. Why is it, that I doubt very much that this will ever happen.

what does hippa stand for? .... it's HIPAA. - N/M

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I applaud you for ALWAYS being perfect, but I wonder, does your halo ever slip? - nm

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Obviously it does - MT4 years

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as you were so quick to point out. I stand corrected and I thank you.

However, I see you had no comment about the main reason for my post. If patients will be informed of errors in their demographics on a report, why not tell them where that information is very often (not always) being sent. The patients should get the whole story, don't you think?

I agree, patient's should be informed about offshore of any sort. - MT wonders about this HITECH

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We were informed with same info and you voiced my exact first thoughts.

I have heard that labs and xrays and other test results may be read/interpreted by docs overseas, right? I think ANY type of offshoring of medical care, including definitely MT, should be disclosed to patients.

As an MT and a patient, I could truly care LESS if my medical information went into Dr. X's box instead of Dr. Y's - as long as my info stays IN the hospital physically and digitally. Every employee in the hospital/medical recs, etc. are bound by confidentiality. I am in no way interested in being notified if someone transposes my medical record number or any of the mistakes I've made or heard of being made with demographics. I think it will increase frivolous law suits (which this country hardly needs) and make patients paranoid. What is the point. I think it is too much information and does not benefit patients or health care in any way. I wonder who dreamt this one up. I realize my viewpoint may not be very popular...

Now, informing patients that their work
might be transcribed overseas? Or the chest xray read somewhere other than IN the hospital or at least in the same town - these are things I think most Americans will care about, and I do not think it is too much information.

Long story short, I agree with you and I appreciate you bringing this up.

yes, patients should be informed, tell your friends, tellers, cashiers, postals, et cetera. - n/m

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n/m

what does HITECH stand for? - n/m

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HITECH means... - MT17

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Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act or HITECH Act.

thanks - n/m

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Your welcome! - MT17

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