I am using an electronic system to monitor the delivery status of patients’ medicinal and/or health products. Are information in the electronic system considered patient health records?
“Patient health record” means a record containing the personal data and medical information of a patient that is maintained by a licensee in relation to the provision of a licensable healthcare service to the patient.
If the electronic system used to monitor the delivery status of the patients’ medicinal and/or health products contains the personal data and medical information of patients, the licensee should ensure that the protection of patient health records are in accordance with Regulation 38 of the Healthcare Services (General) Regulations 2021.
Where the electronic system is maintained by the outsourced LSP, the licensee remains responsible for ensuring that the LSP maintains the confidentiality, integrity and security of the Licensee’s patient health record.
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