Abstract:
Advances in Information and Communication Technologies have the potential to improve many facets of modern healthcare service delivery. The implementation of electronic h...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Advances in Information and Communication Technologies have the potential to improve many facets of modern healthcare service delivery. The implementation of electronic health records systems is a critical part of an eHealth system. Despite the potential gains, there are several obstacles that limit the wider development of electronic health record systems. Among these are the perceived threats to the security and privacy of patients' health data, and a widely held belief that these cannot be adequately addressed. We hypothesize that the major concerns regarding eHealth security and privacy cannot be overcome through the implementation of technology alone. Human dimensions must be considered when analyzing the provision of the three fundamental information security goals: confidentiality, integrity and availability. A sociotechnical analysis to establish the information security and privacy requirements when designing and developing a given eHealth system is important and timely. A framework that accommodates consideration of the legislative requirements and human perspectives in addition to the technological measures is useful in developing a measurable and accountable eHealth system. Successful implementation of this approach would enable the possibilities, practicalities and sustainabilities of proposed eHealth systems to be realised.
Published in: 2013 IEEE 15th International Conference on e-Health Networking, Applications and Services (Healthcom 2013)
Date of Conference: 09-12 October 2013
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 27 January 2014
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