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Call for college to ease e-mail encryption stance.

Authors :
McNamara, Sophie
Source :
Australian Doctor; 2/8/2008, p6-6, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports on the request by Sydney general practitioner (GP) on the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to make the encryption of e-mailed patient information as a suggested option rather than a requirement of accreditation in Australia. The RACGP responded that encryption was important because e-mails could be defrauded by people searching for information to use for identification purposes. It is also stated that patient privacy was the paramount concern.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10397116
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Australian Doctor
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
30051886