CLINICAL REPORT |
E-mail Communication Between Pediatricians and Their Patients
This report addresses specific e-mail patient communication issues relevant to pediatricians and their appropriate use of e-mail in the office setting. The report briefly reviews: 1) e-mail privacy and security concerns; 2) e-mail in the office environment; 3) the legal status of e-mail; and 4) available e-mail technologic solutions.
Key Words: electronic communications health care delivery medical liability e-mail pediatrics
Abbreviations: HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act PHI, protected health information
Statement of reaffirmation:
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AAP Publications Reaffirmed and Retired, February and May 2008
Pediatrics 122: 450-450.[Full Text]
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