Abstract
Teleradiology is now well established within healthcare in the USA, but ethico-legal concepts surrounding this innovation remain unclear. New legislation, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, as well as ethical guidelines and common law demonstrate the importance being placed on security of electronic data and the protection of patients' personal data. Radiologists need to be aware of the security, privacy, and confidentiality issues which relate to teleradiology, so that they can safeguard not only their own interests but also the best interests of their patients.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 391-395 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2004 |
Keywords
- legal issues
- privacy
- security
- telemedicine
- teleradiology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology