--- "Paul E. Prusakowski" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I own a listserv primarily for healthcare providers who use the forum to
discuss clinical issues to help determine the best course of treatment for
the individuals that we serve.  Recently there have been federal guidelines
for privacy and personal health information security and privacy enacted.  

I was wondering if anyone else on this list has to deal with this issue, and
I am curious as to how it was addressed.
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Paul:  I would put a disclaimer at the top of every posting (use the Top Banner) reminding posters that it is their responsibilty to protect patient confidentiality in any postings to the list.  Seems like you'd also want a statement about the responsibility to exercise their own clinical judgment in making patient treatment decisions.

If you have a Risk Management/legal department, I'd have them craft the wording for you (lawyers are good for a few things...namely speaking legalese....)

Bill

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William C. Schults, MS
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH  03756   USA

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