CHICAGO – The American Medical Association has adopted new guiding principles for physicians in the event a patient’s electronic medical record is breached. AMA members approved the guidelines at the group’s annual policy-making meeting earlier this week in Chicago.
“Protecting the privacy and safety of patient information, whether in a paper record or an electronic medical record, is a top priority for physicians,” said AMA board member William A. Dolan, MD. “Physicians need a standard protocol to follow to maintain patient security in the event of a breach of personal information.” More Here EMR