Re: [Gnumed-devel] CCHIT - chart access

[Karsten Hilbert]

On Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 05:33:02PM +0100, Hilbert, Sebastian wrote:

> excerpt:
> 
> “Break the glass” and access the chart for Ellen Thompson.
> Access for Dr. Alexander is allowed to Ellen Thompson’s chart.
> 
> AM 36.06      When access to a chart is restricted, the system shall provide 
> a 
> means for appropriately authorized users to “break the glass” for emergency 
> situations.
> 
> ..
> 
> They got to be kidding :-)

No, why ?  I'd say this is valid functionality. I'd also say
there could be an opt-out where the patient can say: "No, I
don't want my chart to be accessible even if it means I'll
die."

> GNUmed does not have a per patient access level, does it ?

Not yet. It will, however, once we implement "preferred
provider" functionality.

Karsten
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