Legal and Ethical Dimensions of the Use of Information

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, George , C Solomonides A (2008 , December . Considering something `ELSE : Ethical , legal and socio-economic factors in medical imaging and medical informatics Computer Methods Programs in Biomedicine , 92 (3 , 227-237 . Retrieved December 18 , 2008 , from HYPERLINK http /search .ebscohost .com .oh0002 .oplin .org /login .aspx ?direct true db a ph AN site ehost-live http /search .ebscohost .com .oh0002 .oplin .org /login .aspx ?direct true db a ph AN site ehost-live Academic Search Premier . This article focuses on medical professionals using imaging technology along with information technology . The

authors discuss the ethical and legal implications that arise and must be accounted for as medical technicians obtain and share confidential patient information for the purpose of diagnosis . The article examines how traditional ideas of confidentiality and consent impact the technician 's ability to share and obtain information for patients . The authors also discuss the need to develop new models of confidentiality and consent that protect patient privacy without inhibiting transmission and use of information that creates an efficient health care experience for the patient

Milne , G . R (2000 . Privacy and Ethical Issues in Database /Interactive Marketing and Public Policy : A Research Framework and Overview of the Special Issue . Journal of Public Policy Marketing , 19 (1 , 1-6 Retrieved December 18 , 2008 , from HYPERLINK http /www .atypon-link .com /AMA /doi /abs /10 .1509 /jppm .19 .1 .1 .16934 http /www .atypon-link .com /AMA /doi /abs /10 .1509 /jppm .19 .1 .1 .16934 Google Scholar . The author is an associate marketing professor at the University of Massachusetts . He provides a discussion an introduction to other articles in this special research issue . He identifies both marketers and consumers as stakeholders . The article discusses how self regulation through industry associations can provide consumers with information that facilitates informed decision making in regards to providing...