Does the PCEHR mean a new paradigm for information security?: Implications for health information management

• Published in: Health Information Management Journal Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 31 - 36
• Main Author: Williams, Patricia A.H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2013
• Subjects: Australia; Computer Security; Data processing; Disclosure; Electronic Health Records - organization & administration; Health; Health administration; Health care reform; Health Information Management - organization & administration; Information services; Law and legislation; Medical informatics; Medical records; Patient Participation; Australia; Health Information Systems; Medical Informatics; Electronic Health Records; Computer Security
• ISSN: 1833-3583; 1322-4913; 1833-3575
• DOI: 10.1177/183335831304200205

Australia is stepping up to the new e-health environment. With this comes new legislation and new demands on information security. The expanded functionality of e-health and the increased legislative requirements, coupled with new uses of technology, means that enhancement of existing security practice will be necessary. This paper analyses the new operating environment for Australian healthcare and the legislation governing it, and highlights the changes that are required to meet this new context. Individuals are now more responsible for security and organisations should be prompted to review their security measures in light of the new demands of legislative compliance.