Exploring patient perspectives on the secondary use of their personal health information: an interview study.

Journal: BMC medical informatics and decision making
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The increased digitalisation of health records has resulted in increased opportunities for the secondary use of health information for advancing healthcare. Understanding how patients want their health information used is vital to ensure health services use it in an appropriate and patient-informed manner. The aim of this study was to explore patient perceptions of the use of their health information beyond their immediate care.

Authors

  • Rosie Dobson
    School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. r.dobson@auckland.ac.nz.
  • Helen Wihongi
    Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Robyn Whittaker